As an artist, I find that the expression of my lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest is brought through in my extension of brush to canvas. Because of my desire to live my life in such a natural setting, I have found that this brings about the strength, balanced with a warm sense of fluidity, for the basis of my paintings. Yet I find that one should not live, or paint, ones life in a bubble.
All art work shows the artist vulnerability, and I am no exception to this human frailty. The challenge for me is how to use these areas of doubt as a stepping stone for my future works. This is where I will break from my comfort zone of sylvan settings and seascapes, and will dip into painting a still life, such as a vase with irises resting on an old, furrowed wooden table. I find this to be deeply refreshing and rewarding, as it allows me to use the intersection of light and shadow in differing theme.
There is no greater joy than ending a day on a good painting session. My art is an expression of my inner self, an outward interpretation of my inner world and perception of the outer world. I am an artist because I need to be one. Different mediums allow me to express different ideas.
—Janice Pastor
Hiking, or a walk on the beach, nature provides me an array inspirational ideas to paint!
My paintings are a mixture of impressions, interpretations and feelings of what I see. I do take a lot of photographs and use them as a memory guide. My favorite technique is to use translucent oils to cover my white canvas, which brings more depth to the colors. Once a layer has a chance to dry I add more layers. Then I will gradually introduce oil paints that are more opaque.
“I find the realism in your paintings to be the most engaging. They draw me in and I look all around. Your ability to show depth and use of light gets me every time. Because of this, my eyes continue to wander around and within, no matter how many times I've seen your paintings.” —Janet Barry
“Janice’s art is so natural that her brush strokes are inspired by her phenomenal talent. Her subject matter is so spectacularly rendered in a photo realistic manner. Her use of color and light are unique and the blend of both makes her paintings a joy to behold every time you view them.” —Bonnie Morris
“I both lose and find myself in your work. You capture moments in nature most would take for granted, and you accentuate the colors of the world we live in. You can find emotion in your still life paintings, as well as an intriguing new perspective on something ordinary turned extraordinary.” —C. Pfahl
“When we look at Janice's work we see a very creative soul. The crispness as well as the blending in her painting's is appealing to our eyes. We own numerous pieces of her artwork, and we find ourselves moving the artwork throughout our house as the seasons change.” —Tim & Jackie Gross
“I just love my painting , the colors, the detail. Every time I see it, it makes me smile. I especially love the water drops, as they appear so real. It’s hard to stop looking at it.” —Lesley Venturino
“Your talent amazes me. When I sit and look at your paintings, they make me take a deep breath, relax and get away. I love love them!” —R. O’Dell
“Throughout history some individuals are known as an artist for their ability to excel in their chosen genres. Janice is able to express her passion for art by bringing it alive on canvas enabling you to enjoy the majesty and beauty of the artwork. Janice has the ability to create a painting of something that pulls someone to see through her eyes the emotion, passion, and beauty of what her mind absorbs in particular things.” —B.Hatfield
“Her scenes evoke the emotional and visual tie she has to the canvas as she paints. I am able to feel myself in the painted scene as though I am smelling the air while walking the path, hearing the ocean waves crashing as I stand on the beach, remembering the day when viewing a sunrise. Her use of color blends with my own memory of places I have been as though we experienced the place together.” —Judy Dexter
“When I look at Janice's paintings the realistic details jump off the canvas. I love her perfectly done snow over tree branches, the breaking waves that look like an award winning photograph. Every painting I have viewed makes my eye wander around and see all the perfect little details she took the time and incredible skill to include. I wish I could live in some of her nature scenes. They bring me back to places I've been when I was growing up.” —Jeff Hahn
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