Janet Rawlings

Janet Rawlings considers it a gift to view the world through the eyes of an artist. Her paintings aim to tell a story, inviting viewers to share in the peacefulness and beauty she experiences while creating them. She works primarily in soft pastels, a medium that allows for vivid color, expressive mark-making, and a tactile connection to the movement and shapes in her work. Her style blends soft, impressionistic realism with a diverse range of subjects, including landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and eclectic themes.

The beauty and wonder of the physical world deeply inspire Janet and have provided personal therapy throughout a lifetime of medical challenges. Immersed in the act of painting, she focuses on capturing and replicating the world’s beauty, often using her own reference photos or painting en plein air. This direct connection to her subjects imbues her work with emotional depth and authenticity.