In viewing a painting by Janet Mason, one immediately recognize that here is an artist that uses versatile, vibrant colors and textures to accentuate the high energy and emotions she senses from her subjects, whether it is a person, animal, or place.

Janet uses the camera to capture candid, non-posed, situations. “I regard the camera as a tool to seize a moment in time and prefer working from my own photographs; because then I have experienced the scene or the person and their personality.”

She works quickly and confidently, frequently putting a realistic subject on an abstract background.   “I like working with an abstract background because it assists me in getting the mood I desire into the painting. Using acrylic or oil paint directly from the tube and applying it with a rubber palette knife enables me to attain the heavy surface texture I desire.”

“I enjoy painting because every day is a new challenge and I will always be learning and improving.  People fascinate me and my passion is capturing a subject’s mood or emotion.  Therefore I enjoy doing commissions, especially children.  I have also done commissions of Jazz and Deco scenes, so if you have a special need, let’s talk.” 

Art on Main is located in the historic district of Llano, Texas.  There you will find Janet with paintbrush in hand creating yet another composition in her gallery/studio.

Her paintings are in corporate and private collections in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.