Today, Bonnieux artist Janice Jacquet treated Network Provence to a generous demonstration of her process for creating the colourful canvases we usually only see after completion.
With a dizzying array of colours, tubes, brushes and tools, Janice worked and talked us through what it was like for her to lay down, cover and reveal layers of glorious paint, which ended up in landscape abstracts to be defined by the viewer. There is something perfectly ASMR about watching and listening to the process. Janice’s voice and the sounds of various tools on the canvas, all the while revealing and changing such beautiful light, shadow and colour. It reminded me of artist Gina Southgate, who uses the sounds she creates while painting as experimental music while she paints other musicians’ creations. How lucky we are to experience this from one of our own NP women of Provence! It was such an informative event and extremely relaxing and inspiring.
Network Provence boasts a wonderful membership of creative and enterprising women; it is always so satisfying to experience each other’s worlds like this. Refreshments and socializing with friends and newcomers is a great pleasure indeed, and today revealed that there will be some very interesting meet-ups in the near future.
Join us for more upcoming Network Provence events listed on the website. This is a valuable two-way resource for those living and working in the region.
learning to find inner peace with Mother Earth.
I have lived and worked in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California, before spending 12 years living in London UK and finally coming to know Provence. I am an avid animal lover and regularly find myself on rescue missions for anything from wild animals to dogs, cats, goats and horses. I am also a writer-sometimes by assignment or private creations.
Having a chemistry background helps me formulate colour solutions for most hair issues. I practice keeping up with advances in hairdressing because, ultimately, the most beautiful and easygoing hair is healthy. I am also a trained make-up artist for weddings and photography and can assist in this area for my client’s special occasions. I enjoy working on collaborative projects which benefit other local businesses.