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JANIE PINNEY
Who are your biggest artistic influences?
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There are too many to name. I believe studying and appreciating many artist personalities and styles is an important segue into learning how to tap into our own creativity and style.
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What's your favorite medium? Why?
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Oil….it’s like painting with butter, icing, or lipstick and feels malleable.
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When's your favorite time of day to create?
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Afternoon.
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What motivates you to create?
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It’s a way to let go of everyday life and time.
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When and how did you start creating art?
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My mother signed me up for art lessons as a child and we learned in oil.
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How do you define success as an artist?
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Painting makes me happy and if my work makes others happy, it’s a double win!
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Does art help you in any other areas of your life?
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It encourages me to look and see a little deeper.
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How did you develop your art knowledge and skills?
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Paint, paint, and paint some more along with learning from from other artists.
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How has your style changed over time?
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I’ve sort of morphed into creating more abstract work….it’s more spontaneous.
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What are your ultimate art goals?
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To continue to paint and learn.
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What are the biggest challenges of being an artist?
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Comparing.
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Do you have any techniques for overcoming creative blocks?
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Rest, exercise, look at/read art books and walk away from the painting and come back when you are ready.
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Who do you value most in your life and why?
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Sharing life with family and friends.
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If you could own a studio anywhere in the world to create art, where would it be and why?
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I’d expand my studio at home since it is convenient to paint where I live.
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What's the best experience you've had in your life so far?
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Being a mother….the most rewarding and challenging.
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If humans lost the ability to see all color except one, which color would you want to survive and why?
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Green. There are many variations of green that surround us every day.
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Name three random facts about yourself.
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I’m the youngest of three girls and have three girls. I love dark chocolate, I swear snow makes me sneeze so I profess that I’m allergic!
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What's a new skill you'd like to learn and why?
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I wish I had more patience and skill with golf so I MAY learn to enjoy playing with my husband. Not sure this will ever happen……...
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What's the biggest life lesson you've learned?
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Love yourself in order to love others.
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Do you own a collection of anything? If so, what is it and why?
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I love our collected art. It brings joy!
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Thank you Janie. We can't wait for everyone to see and enjoy your paintings!
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If you're reading this, you're invited! Opening reception for Tom Owen and Janie Pinney is on Thursday, March 3rd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | 5813 Grove Ave. Richmond, VA 23226. See you there!
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