Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jane Fier. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Jane, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

Growing up like most kids I found ways to express myself through a multitude of different ways. I grew up in a family of five children. The need for me to express myself came in the form of putting on plays and being as dramatic as I could be. Since family and friends no longer wanted to be in my plays my Mother saw the need for me to perform so she entered me in drama classes and the wonderful City Show Wagon. From there I was in high school plays and majored in Drama my first yr in college.
That all was put aside when I married and became a mother.
A friend asked me if I would like to take a painting workshop with her and not having any formal training in art I reluctantly went along.
This was a turning point for me. Here was something I could do while being a wife and mother. So while raising my two sons I took painting classes and workshops in all the different places we lived. It was when my youngest son graduated from college I began taking art courses in college and started pursuing my art degree. I eventually graduated with a BFA in painting.

Jane, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My current artistic focus revolves around capturing the essence of nature through evoking emotions and moods. I achieve this by skillfully incorporating elements like color, light, and shadow while occasionally abstracting the shapes that intrigue me in the inspiring locations. To bring my perspective of the ever-changing landscape to life, I have discovered that monotypes in watercolor and acrylic on canvas are the ideal mediums. Monotypes, known as a painterly form of printmaking, provide me with a platform to express my emotions spontaneously and authentically towards the subject. Each monotype is a unique image, meticulously hand-painted on plexiglass, and then transferred onto dampened printing paper. It often acts as a catalyst for my larger acrylic paintings on canvas, allowing me to explore various artistic possibilities that the landscape offers.
The process of painting, to me, is both exhilarating and challenging. At the beginning of each artwork, I try to translate my emotions towards the subject matter, trusting that my experiences, techniques, and choice of materials will instinctively come together to form the final painting.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I’ve always had a deep desire to pursue my art degree, even while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood. Both my family and friends told me that it would be a challenging and demanding journey, and they were absolutely right. However, the satisfaction and fulfillment I gained from overcoming those challenges far outweighed the difficulties, ultimately propelling me to the end of my formal education, a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree and starting a new journey in creating art.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most gratifying element of being an artist is translating my observations and emotions into a personal expression. For me, painting serves as a unique language where I, as the artist, interpret an emotional response to what I perceive, translating it onto a canvas filled with paint to convey my narrative.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.janefier.com
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