4/18/08

Featured Artist: AltheaP aka TalkingDog aka Dawg


This from Janine's profile: "I am Janine Maves, a professional artist who has studied all over US, earned a B.A. in art, and worked as a graphic artist. I've been a silk painter for over 20 years. My items are made one at a time - each is unique. The process of making silk paintings is both meditative and spontaneous: it's mesmerizing to touch the paintbrush to silk and watch the color flow, but you've got to stay on your toes: there's no stepping back! I love what I do and find that ideas for the next project arise while I'm working. I am a member of Silk Painters International, Surface Design Association, BBEST, Freethinkers, and Triangle Area Street Teams. I've participated in many juried shows for both crafts and art.
In addition to silk painting, I make assemblages (three dimensional collages), silkscreen, paint on canvas, do some metal work, and make jewelry. I'd rather be in my studio than any place else."

Also an Etsy seller, I met Janine or "Dawg" as I call her, in the Boomer's Team (BBEST) thread in the forums on the Etsy.com website. Janine's work amazes me. When I think of painting on silk it conjures up pictures of painting on water. The thought of losing control over what I am drawing or painting, is somewhat scary. But it looks like Janine has mastered this! Her many genres of art are something to be admired. She is a talented woman who you don't want to miss out on. Go to Etsy and
AltheaP.etsy.com and don't forget to check out Janine's second shop TalkingDog.etsy.com


12 comments:

Jill said...

Wonderful artical on Janine! She is an amazing artist.

Chauncey said...

fabulous feature on an amazing talent. nice job van.

eddy said...

Great article about an amazing artist, I am always in awe of her work.

Zuda Gay Pease said...

Wonderful post!!! I love Janine's work. She never fails to delight and inspire me!

jstinson said...

I love Janine's work. This is a wonderful article featuring a wonderful artist! Nice job both.

AltheaP said...

Holy moly, Rocky! Imagine my surprise to see this pleasing and validating article! Thank you, thank you, Brett, and to everyone for their wonderful comments! I do love being the Dawg!

Precious Quilts said...

Thank you for sharing information regarding this wonderful artist. Janine is such a talented and lovely lady!

Anonymous said...

Great blog about Althea.

Night Sky said...

Wonderful article! I had no idea that Althea and Talking Dawg are the same person! Thanks for the enlightenment, and for featuring such a talented lady.

Judy Nolan said...

Great profile about Janine. I really admire her skill with brush, paint and color!--JN Originals

liv said...

Janine's work is lovely. It's nice to see her featured here.

artmixter said...

Janine's work is truly amazing. Great to see her featured here!