Artist Statement

I create paintings inspired by the places, experiences, and relationships that shape our lives and memories.

I return to these subjects because I am drawn to the connections that bind us—to one another, to the natural world, and to the stories and places that give our lives meaning.

Through hiking, observing, photographing, and painting both in the field and the studio, I seek to immerse myself in the landscape and respond to its atmosphere, character, and sense of place.

I hope my paintings invite others to reflect on what they cherish, reconnect with what matters most, and carry those connections forward.

About Janet

Time in and with nature has long been a source of inspiration, renewal, and perspective in my life. Much of my work grows from experiences in natural areas—walking forest trails, exploring conservation lands, observing wildlife, and spending time in places that invite both reflection and wonder. Other inspirations come from life at home and in the garden, journeys taken, and the relationships that leave lasting impressions on our lives.

My background in environmental science has deepened my appreciation for the connections between people, places, and the natural systems that support us. As a member of Artists for Conservation, I am committed to supporting conservation and environmental education through art. Many of the landscapes that inspire my paintings are connected to organizations working to protect the places we value, and I am honoured to contribute a portion of proceeds from selected works and exhibitions to causes that are meaningful to me.

While much of my earlier work was created in the studio, I am increasingly drawn to painting outdoors, en plein air. Spending extended time in one location allows me to experience the changing light, colour, weather, and atmosphere of a place in a way that photography alone cannot. My plein air and studio practices inform one another, helping me deepen both my connection with a landscape and my understanding of how to express it through paint.

My paintings can be found in private collections across Canada and the United States. In addition to creating work inspired by my own experiences, I occasionally accept commissions that resonate deeply with me, including meaningful landscapes and memorial portraits of beloved animal companions.