Janine Downing Artist

Janine Downing Artist I have been painting since 2012 and did a few workshops and lessons, but only began to grow and create when I studied with a professional artist.

I began my art career late in life. I studied drama when I was young and taught drama at different schools. I then started my own voice clinic called Speechwise and retired in 2018. I never had any inclination to paint when I was young, but I wanted to do something creative as I got older. Lately I have found I enjoy telling stories in all my paintings and more often than not I like to include peo

ple in my paintings. After all we are all one with nature. Working with people as a communication skills consultant gave me an awareness of the indomitable spirit of human nature. I have used this theme in a number of my paintings and will continue to do so. On the more frivolous side of life, is my love for fashion. I also have a special love for hats! It is almost symbolic and comes from Milan Kunderas novel, (The Incredible Lightness of Being). In this novel hats were a symbol of impermanence. My art sustains me through life’s hurdles. I am passionate about painting and I’m passionate about life! I paint only images that are hopeful and make me happy. I don’t paint realistically, but rather listen to the feelings that inspire me while I paint.

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Sea Point
Cape Town
8005

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