Janel Bragg
Janel Bragg grew up in Florida, Washington State and Alaska, where her parents modeled and encouraged creativity. Studying English and Studio Art throughout her college experience, Janel continues to focus on composition, color theory, figure drawing, and art history in her own art practice. Using primarily watercolor and casein paint, Bragg’s process involves working quickly and spontaneously from her own photography and imagination–adding life and movement to her paintings. She says that fourteen years of experimentation on her own has taught her the most, and that the encouragement of a mentor–who has heartened her since her father died–has given her the motivation to produce many paintings. Her work has been shown in galleries in Washington State, New York and Pennsylvania, including being juried into the 76th Annual Open International Exhibition of the Northwest Watercolor Society. She is currently working for two art publishers, Image Conscious and Art in Motion, both in San Francisco.
Comments from people about my art:
"A very different and exciting use of watercolor." Facebook fan
"and what I love about your art, and this is from my heart...it's honest..natural...special...keep going. :) Facebook fan
"Please keep in touch as most of the artists I collect are dead :)" CEO and owner of company in New York City who has bought 7 of my paintings. He also collects Alexander Calder, Milton Avery, Modigliani, and many others. He has been a business mentor to me after my father died.
"By the way, your paintings are very powerful and delicate at the same time. I think they tell a lot about your personality. I love your art. Brava!" Facebook fan
"Your art talks back. You are living in paint." Childhood classmate who was in art classes with me in middle school and high school.
"Janel, you know how to get to the heart of a scene." Diane Millsap, New Orleans artist
"Your paintings are confident, tender, clear, ambiguous, great." Woman who signed my guestbook at my first show at The Lincoln Theatre.
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Biography
Janel Bragg grew up in Florida, Washington State and Alaska, where her parents modeled and encouraged creativity. Studying English and Studio Art throughout her college experience, Janel continues to focus on composition, color theory, figure drawing, and art history in her own art practice. Using primarily watercolor and casein paint, Bragg’s process involves working quickly and spontaneously from her own photography and imagination–adding life and movement to her paintings. She says that fourteen years of experimentation on her own has taught her the most, and that the encouragement of a mentor–who has heartened her since her father died–has given her the motivation to produce many paintings. Her work has been shown in galleries in Washington State, New York and Pennsylvania, including being juried into the 76th Annual Open International Exhibition of the Northwest Watercolor Society. She is currently working for two art publishers, Image Conscious and Art in Motion, both in San Francisco.
Comments from people about my art:
"A very different and exciting use of watercolor." Facebook fan
"and what I love about your art, and this is from my heart...it's honest..natural...special...keep going. :) Facebook fan
"Please keep in touch as most of the artists I collect are dead :)" CEO and owner of company in New York City who has bought 7 of my paintings. He also collects Alexander Calder, Milton Avery, Modigliani, and many others. He has been a business mentor to me after my father died.
"By the way, your paintings are very powerful and delicate at the same time. I think they tell a lot about your personality. I love your art. Brava!" Facebook fan
"Your art talks back. You are living in paint." Childhood classmate who was in art classes with me in middle school and high school.
"Janel, you know how to get to the heart of a scene." Diane Millsap, New Orleans artist
"Your paintings are confident, tender, clear, ambiguous, great." Woman who signed my guestbook at my first show at The Lincoln Theatre.
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1977
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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"OS GATOS" da Coletânea 'Obsessão-Compulsão' por Carlos Marinho
"The Cats," by Carlos Marinho. Carlos recites his dramatic poem, and made this video, featuring my painting, "Thomas Taking a Bath." You may find Carlos' artwork on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlosMarinho.CriadorArtistico Please copy and paste. You can also find a link in my links section on my Contact page.
My work now for sale on Anthropologie .com!
My painting Holiday Hideaway for Susan is now for sale on Anthropologie.com!
Invitation from Bridgeman Images to be included in their archives and library
London, UK
I was contacted by Bridgeman Images and asked to be part of their archives and library. They have offices in London, Paris, New York, Berlin and Bologna, and I have been working with their London office! They have 40,000 clients including Sotheby's, Christie's, BBC, Netflix, Random House, BMW, Gucci, Conde Nast, The Economist, The Guardian, Reuter's and many of the world's largest museums and galleries! They manage the estates of Grandma Moses and Lucian Freud and some of The Young British Artists. Their archives have four million art, photography and footage from ancient times all the way to contemporary artists. I will also be part of The Bridgeman Library, which is a reference for universities and schools. The founder is Lady Bridgeman of England. www.bridgemanimages.com
My Drawing Published in Bombay Gin Literary Journal of The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics
Boulder, CO, USA
One of my drawings has been published in issue 46 of the Bombay Gin Literary Journal of The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, founded by Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman in 1974. They placed my drawing opposite a quote by Joseph Campbell!
My Drawing Published in Bombay Gin Literary Journal of The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics
One of my drawings has been published in issue 46 of the Bombay Gin Literary Journal of The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, founded by Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman in 1974. They placed my drawing opposite a quote by Joseph Campbell!
Artfully Walls Accepts my Paintings for Reproduction
Kfar Saba, Israel
Artfully Walls, featured in Vogue, InStyle, House Beautiful, Tory Burch, etc., has accepted some of my artwork for reproduction. They provide wall art for the retail store Anthropologie. They are an international company based in Israel.
Artist at Pop-Up store at Museum of Northwest Art's Museum Store
Museum of Northwest Art, 1st Street, La Conner, WA, USA
I will be one of two artist's with displays and making art in the lobby of the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, this Tulip Festival season!
Image Conscious Contract
San Francisco, CA, USA
12 of my paintings are now under contract with Image Conscious, with more being added as time goes by.
Image Conscious Contract
January 2022 I signed a contract with Image Conscious in San Francisco. The director selected 12 of my paintings to begin with, then will add more as I paint more collections for them.
Art in Motion
Fremont, CA, USA
www.artinmotion.comThe art publisher Art in Motion has begun to license my paintings. I am also now taking direction for new projects for them.
Art in Motion contract signed
www.artinmotion.comArt in Motion has begun licensing some of my artwork. They provide art to major retailers worldwide.
Lewis Art Consulting now featuring my paintings as part of their Custom Art Print program
Denver, CO, USA
A selection of my artwork is now available through the Lewis Art Consulting custom print program. They source and curate artwork for the hospitality, corporate and healthcare industries.
My Postcards for Sale at The Museum of Northwest Art
Museum of Northwest Art, North 1st Street, La Conner, WA, USA
Museum of Northwest Art 28th annual art auction "Seeing into the Future"
www.monamuseum.org
My painting, A Conspiracy of Ravens, was selected by a juror to be part of this event, which raises money for MoNA, in LaConner, Washington. **My painting was bid on multiple times by three people and ended up selling for more than the estimated value
Paintings, Prints and Postcards for Sale at Pelican Bay Books
Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse, Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA, USA
36 of my framed paintings and prints sold at this 6 month show.
Publication in Horizons Magazine
Horizons Magazine, the magazine for Presbyterian women, published my painting, Grace and Annabelle, in an article promoting reading to children.
"TEU" da Coletânea 'Obsessão-Compulsão' por Carlos Marinho
Teu, translated 'yours,' by Carlos Marinho, who used my painting, 'Holiday Shoppers,' in the background for this video where he recites his moving poem.
https://www.facebook.com/CarlosMarinho.CriadorArtistico You can also find a link in my links section on my Contact page.
Shelburne Hotel and Suites by Affinia NYC
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
My painting in the Terrace SuitesThe facade of the Shelburne Hotel NYC by AffinaMy painting in the one and two bedroom apartments
My painting, Man Walking his Dog in Indigo, has been reproduced and hangs in the (78) one and two-bedroom apartment suites, terrace suites, and penthouse suites of the Shelburne Hotel and Suites by Affina, in Manhattan, New York City. The rooms have views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and are within walking-distance to Grand Central Station, Times Square, and many other of the most visited attractions in the city.
Mixed Media and Fiber Arts Show
City Hall, Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes Arts Commision 98221 Gallery. I will also have small paintings for sale during the June 2nd Artwalk in the evening at City Hall upstairs in the chambers.