JANIS GRAVES

Janis Graves grew up in Bellevue, Washington. Since childhood, her world has been one of color and texture brought on by the beauty of land and sea. Her high school years offered an array of art-related classes and a devoted group of teachers that strived to create interest, offering such classes as "Illustration" and "Commercial Art" as well as the standard "Drawing and Painting."

After two decades of growth with her family, Janis has been free to devote time to her art. She has worked in both acrylic and oil, but has found nothing more immediate and vibrant than pastels.

She has had the opportunity to take classes and workshops from an array of fine artists Gage Academy in Seattle, and oil and/or pastel workshops from admirable artists such as Ned Meuller, Dorothy Lampl, Jennifer Deihl, Bill Hosner, Susan Ogilvie, Jill Soukup and Kitty Wallis, just to name a few.

She is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Women Painters of Washington, American Women Artist and a signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society.