Painting has been a part of Janis’ life for 30+ years. Her eye for composition was shaped while working in Advertising and Interior Design. She picked up her first pastel stick at Barbara Lawrence’s 2008 class and fell in love with the medium. Janis continues building on skills with workshop instruction, art retreats and private classes.  She is a member of The Pastel Society of the West Coast, an annual participant in the Juniper Island Art Festival (Canada), Marin Open Studios  and has received Merit awards in the juried Marin County Fair.