Watercolor. 12"x 16"
Portland LDS Temple.
Oil on canvas. 22″ x 28″ Hells Canyon, Idaho. This painting explores the varied textures of the canyons in Idaho. I contrasted velvet hills with feathered grass and the dense patterning of trees. This view was shared with me by a friend who had gone hunting one summer at this spot. After I painted the canyon, I noticed there was a crater in the photograph. I wasn’t keen on having a crater in my painting but there it was – I...
Watercolor. 8″ x 10″ Anchorage, Alaska LDS Temple. Entrances to holy places are often filled with symbolism and sometimes mystery. I was intrigued by this doorway for its simplicity and sparkling glass. Why glass in such a tough, northern land like Alaska? Perhaps this glass is not as delicate and fragile as we assume, it is reinforced with strong lines and bold designs. I see this glass doorway as a symbol of the young woman’s...
Watercolor. 15″ x 22″ This painting was created during a hot summer in Utah when I was missing the Pacific Northwest terribly. There was no air conditioning and I sat with my watercolor paper in a stifling little corner and painted cool green leaves to make myself feel better. There was no where I would have rather been than strolling on a wooded path near the bay. I remember that later when I revisited this spot I felt like I had walked into...
Watercolor. 12″x 16″ Portland LDS Temple This painting is very special to me as it represents one of the most sacred covenants we enter into, marriage. My husband and I have walked this path and looked at these snapdragons and it makes the painting that much more real to me. The colors are somewhat primary and painted with simple, sometimes loose strokes. I think it speaks to the elementary principles of marital love and respect that the...
Watercolor. 11″x14″ Grapes are a symphony of juicy flavor, don’t you think? I think they are cool sweetness and warm sun all in one. I decided that if I was going to paint grapes I might as well paint flavors too. For sale. $65 email janet@janetolsonart.com for more...
This is a window into my working process, the people who inspire my creativity and the thoughts that trigger my creative work. The gallery is a small portion of the 200 works of art that I have created over the last 30 years. Each piece is an extension of my day to day experience. Art connects me to real places, people and the abundance of life.
Learn More2022 has seen the creation of 6 new artworks so far and more to come. These pieces include multi-media work, watercolor and acrylic. There are new works in sketchbooks, on canvas and paper. The gallery will be updated by December 2022.
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