I have been creating things for as long as I can remember and was lucky to have a childhood where exploration, time in nature, and creativity were encouraged. I frequently had my hands in the mud or dirt and am grateful for the connections to nature and to myself that I discovered there. 

To me, nature and creativity are inextricably linked. Creating things allows me to reconnect to a sense of mystery and discovery. I often turn to nature for solace, harmony, and inspiration, and this in turn feeds back into my creative process. Making art is a powerful, transformative force in my own life. I am honoured to share this with others in my work as an art therapist. We are all creative beings in our essence, and I know from experience the power of art to heal and transform.

I live with my family in the beautiful mountains of B.C. and enjoy hiking, the outdoors, skiing, and gardening when I am not spending time with my family, creating art or helping others connect with their inner truths through art and yoga.

Sincerely,

Janis

Art Exhibitions

2019- Embracing Renewal - The Art Gallery of Golden -Golden, B.C.

2019 – The Nourish Clinic – Golden, B.C.

2018 – Jita’s Café – Golden, B.C.

2017 – Bacchus Books and Café – Golden, B.C.

2016 – Pynelogs Gallery (Group Show) – Invermere, B.C.

2015 – Flisack Art Gallery (Group Show) – Golden, B.C.

2014 – Pynelogs Gallery (Group Show) – Invermere, B.C.

2012 – Golden Craft Fair – Golden, B.C.

2011 – Earthsongs solo art exhibit – Art Gallery of Golden – Golden, B.C.

Related Projects

2019 – Participant in Orli Avineri, “Common Threads” artist workshop – Albuquerque, New Mexico

2015 -  Artists in the Classroom, Artstarts B.C. grant recipient, “Tree of Gifts” art mural - Taught and coordinatd 200 students and staff in a school-wide mural project that is displayed in the entranceway at Lady Grey Elementary School, Golden, B.C.

2014 – Artist’s in the Classroom Artist Workshop – Nelson, B.C.

2011 – 2015 – occasional guest artist at Golden Alternate School and Golden Secondary School – Golden, B.C.