“Why is it that looking at old photos, the older they are, the younger you look?” laughs Janis Sanders when talking about creating new work. The relationship between painting and photography is tight—the more unique the artwork, the older the artist, and the more experience and skill we see come through in paint. “The common… Read more »
Category: Janis Sanders Solo
When Color Changes Everything – Artist Insights from Janis Sanders
“In my new process, the doors opened to experimentation with new colors, new color mixes, new color combinations, and bold, unusual perspectives,” shares artist Janis Sanders. “Daring. I was daring myself, daring the paint.”
Evolving Into Blue – End of Summer Show with Janis Sanders
“I begin each painting with the sky; to me, the most important element,” says Sanders. “The sky is light. We are immersed in it. It’s the key to determining the entire atmosphere of the painting. Visually and practically, it provides the backdrop for the other objects in view,” says Sanders. “I paint those blue skies, each new and fresh from the gut.”
Janis Sanders 2022 Solo Show – Save the Date
Janis Sanders is rounding out the end of the summer season on Maine Art Hill. Some will come searching for his classic blue and yellow palette, and others will be searching for the surprises Sanders always delivers.