Fine artist Janet Olenik had a surprise recently. But, she says, the surprise didn’t surprise her.
“My paintings always turn out differently than I’d envisioned them,” explained Janet, as she showcased her work in Pasadena’s Folk Tree Gallery, for their annual “Hearts and Flowers” Valentine exhibition.
For this show, Janet created whimsical miniatures such as “Red”:
“Red”, ©2013 by Janet Olenik. All rights reserved. Image courtesy of Janet Olenik and used with permission.
Her”Queen of Hearts” and “Tea Rose”, on the wall to Janet’s left, similarly convey a sense of fun and warmth.
Janet says her work “decides” what it’s going to be, and she follows its instructions. In our conversation at The Folk Tree Gallery, she talked about her background and her three paintings in the “Hearts and Flowers” exhibit.
“Hearts and Flowers XXVI: The Valentine Show” runs from now through Sunday, March 2nd. On display are local artists’ works in all types of media, on the subject of love and romance. Admission is free.
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