Jan Sorenson
ArtistI grew up downstate IL, the fourth child of nine. My dad worked a lifetime at the local brewery. He invented and built most anything he needed. Mom supplemented their income by baking creative cakes, pies and cookies. Their love for each other and cohesive joviality was certainly an inspiration, as every problem could be solved with creativity. What a gift to inherit! I love challenging myself with new and exciting adventures. Watercolor painting gives me an outlet to express any subject matter with an infinite variety of techniques.
Watercolors are so versatile, so intricate and so intriguing. I trust the medium to express the emotions of love, the coarse bark of a palm tree, and the colors of an Arizona sunset. There is much potential to reveal yet.
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Perhaps the motivation behind this piece was a Roman statue or a long walk through a museum. Only the artist knows. Watercolor20 x 23Market Value:… -
This piece was inspired by a watercolor workshop led by Steven Becker. I'd love to be sitting outside this lighthouse with a glass of wine enjoying the… -
It takes courage not to choose the path of least resistance. Our inner voice encourages us to "pull ourselves up by the boot straps" instead of being… -
When antique cars converge on downtown Springfield, you'll find me there. It's great to see owners socialize with other antique car aficionados. The… -
"This painting was done after research about Isle Royale, a small, isolated island near Upper Peninsula, Michigan. It is home to a unique predator-prey… -
"Muddy Waters is the famous “father of modern Chicago blues.” He started playing the harmonica but by age 17 he played the guitar. He hails from… -
"This painting was done while visiting with my sister Barb, who lives with a family of deer lovers. Her family hails from a rural area where deer roam…
