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African-Inspired portrait Art by Cape Town Fine Artist
Janine Downing is a premium Cape Town fine artist, known for her stunning African women portraits and landscapes, catering to galleries, art enthusiasts, and collectors.
About Lady J Art
JANINE DOWnING
Lady J Art is a prominent Cape Town fine artist, renowned for her stunning African women portraits, children’s artworks, landscapes, and still life pieces. Our emphasis is on crafting captivating and culturally rich art that enhances any commercial or corporate setting. Partner with us to infuse your space with vibrant portraits and landscapes that resonate with meaning.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
I began my art career late in life. I studied drama when I was young and taught drama at different schools. I then started my own voice clinic called Speechwise and retired in 2018. I never had any inclination to paint when I was young, but I wanted to do something creative as I got older.
Lately I have found I enjoy telling stories in all my paintings and more often than not I like to include people in my paintings. After all we are all one with nature.
I have been painting since 2012 and did a few workshops and lessons, but only began to grow and create when I studied with a professional artist. I have found painting a wonderful medium through which I can express my feelings and passions.
Working with people as a communication skills consultant gave me an awareness of the indomitable spirit of human nature. I have used this theme in a number of my paintings and will continue to do so. On the more frivolous side of life, is my love for fashion. I also have a special love for hats! It is almost symbolic and comes from Milan Kunderas novel, (The Incredible Lightness of Being). In this novel hats were a symbol of impermanence.
My art sustains me through life’s hurdles. I am passionate about painting and I’m passionate about life! I paint only images that are hopeful and make me happy. I don’t paint realistically, but rather listen to the feelings that inspire me while I paint.