Birdcentral Sculpture-Painting (Assemblage ready to hang) Sculpture

Abstract and Imaginatively Representational artworks that celebrate life's diversity. The focus is upon lyrical and dramatic moments of interaction between our inner and outer worlds -- the crossroads of reality and imagination, where beauty is seen in many unusual forms. As an artist, I revel in the sensually dynamic qualities of paint and colour and wish for my work to connect with others in ways that enliven the senses, experience, and imagination. I write an illustrated art-and-travel column, Creative Life News, at janetstrayerart.com Born in Europe, I grew up in New York City, moved to Canada, and became a full professor and published researcher in psychology. Always also an avid art and art history student, I received my "credentials" as a fine-art painter in 2010 with my first solo exhibition. My paintings have been featured in public gallery solo shows and many juried group exhibitions.(listed at my website: www.janetstrayer.com) My works have won some awards, appeared in news and media, and are part of private and public collections in several parts of the world.