JBurnsArt

Janet McHaley Burns

Painter

Artist Statement

"Creating a joyful noise of vibrant colors and bold shapes"

When I begin a new work I cut paper, squirt out fresh paint, shuffle through photos, listen to music, and let words float through my mind. Allowing random associations to present themselves, I stay alert to the spark that suggests a direction to explore.

Many veils of transparent paint are layered while slowly building to the final image. Vibrant, luminous colors, and stylized shapes characterize my art. Experimenting with materials and techniques keeps the process fresh and the work exciting. I find myself returning to floral and landscape motifs.

Biography

I currently work in my painting/printmaking home studio in northwest New Mexico. My paintings and original monotype prints have received awards in regional and national competions. My work is in private collections as well as corporate collections such as the San Juan Medical Foundation, City of Farmington, and San Juan College. Most recently I installed four 3'x8' acrylic paintings on clear acrylic panel at San Juan College for the commission "Creating Cosmos from Chaos".

Galleries

Artifacts		Farmington, NM
JBurnsArt Studio		Farmington, NM by appointment

Events

November 15 2008		International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) 2008 Online Show "Blue Sky" was juried into this international online show. Come see!
January 4-February 6 2009		Placitas Artists Series, Las Placitas Presbyterian Church on NM 165, 6.5 miles east of I-25 exit 24 Reception at 1:30 on Jan. 18, 2009, day of the concert at 3pm
May 9-July 11 2009		Gateway to Imagination: A National Juried Art Competition, Farmington Museum, 3041 Main St, Farmington, NM
November 7-8 2009		7th annual Studio Tour and Sale, Farmington, NM A good time to visit artist studios and see a variety of art by 20 artists

Contact

Farmington NM
(505) 320-4001
Janet@JBurnsArt.com

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