When I moved to Florida in 1995, I was overwhelmed by the effect of sunshine on everything. It's intensity has been an endless source of beauty, providing amazing shadows and awesome skies. Focused observation of "that fleeting moment" allows me to see my world in the language of abstract shapes, colors and values. Choices are based on my thoughts and moods and a sense of place. Every painting is a reflection and interpretation of an extremely personal experience. I want the viewer to step into my moment and experience it too.
My style is somewhere between representational and impressionistic. I have been influenced by the impressionists all my life; Cassatt, Monet, Hassam, and Sargent. They all painted from life, because a strong connection between life and the art is essential to the emotion of a painting. I studied very early at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh PA, and later graduated from Point Park College and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I've also studied with prominent artists Cheng-Khee Chee, Skip Lawrence, Peter Spatero and Larry Gerber.
Galleries: Charleston Art Gallery and Portrait Studio, Charleston SC
Exhibits: Gold Coast Watercolor Society, "Directors Invitational", Coral Springs Artist Guild, Coral Springs FL / "Impressions", Solo show, Sunrise Civic Center Gallery, Sunrise FL / "Inspirations 2003 & 2004", Cornell Museum, Delray Beach FL / "Artescape", Gallery Victoria, Naples FL / "Impressions of Old Florida", Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale FL / "Paint the Town", Alla Prima Fine Art, Saint Petersburg FL / "Inspirations 2005", Cornell Museum, Delray Beach FL
Awards: Merit Award, "Inspirations 2003", Cornell Museum, Delray Beach FL / Award of Distinction, "Artescape", Gallery Victoria, Naples FL / First Place, "Inspirations 2004", Cornell Museum, Delray Beach FL / Honorable Mention, "Paint the Town 2005", Alla Prima Fine Art, Saint Petersburg FL
Associations: Plein Air Florida / Fort Lauderdale Plein Air / Oil Painters of America / Boca Museum Artist Guild / Gold Coast Watercolor Society / Florida Watercolor Society / Pennsylvania Watercolor Society / Allied Artists of America
Website: www.JanetOnofrey.com
Contact: Janet Onofrey
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