Janie Stapleton

Biography

I was born May 15, 1991, and raised in Northern California. I started drawing at a very early age and my parents and teachers always encouraged my interest, but it wasn't until I graduated high school in 2009 that I decided to focus on developing as an artist. Since then I have dedicated myself to learning all I can about art, focusing particularly on the figure and painting with watercolors. I hope to continue developing in my work and one day be worthy of the title "artist". Art aside, I love hiking, classic comedians, and animals of any kind.

Artist Statement

I am constantly confronted by things I don't understand and I have a lot of questions about almost everything. I've found that I often use art to ask, and sometimes answer these questions. The world is a huge place full of things that baffle and disorient me, but through art I can find my equilibrium and a way to approach otherwise overwhelming questions and possibilities.

Art Education

Daytona State College 2009-2011