My paintings would best be described as dreamscapes, images from reality in an un-real situation or environment. Like a stand mirror that is growing roots into dry desert ground or a widow to daylight in a night sky. My paintings are unique, though my style is influenced by artists like Salvador Dali and Michael Parks. I choose to use mostly oil paints because of their ability to have a depth and saturation of color that I feel captures my subjects the best. I love having the ability to work with colors that I can continually manipulate until I feel they are right. My artworks express the willingness I have to see beyond the normal and embrace what lies beneath the smile we show our world. It is a collection of the world and its people around me. I try to capture their secrets, their inner emotions and feelings, with my pencil and brush, to allow the viewer to capture their own deep emotional place.
I was born and raised in Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada. Through my schooling there I came to the realization that all I wanted to do in life was paint and create. So I packed up and moved to southern California, where I have continued my learning, painting, and creating. Since coming to live here, I have had the pleasure of being in many fine art shows and original works of mine now live in private and loving homes across the country.
- J. Anichowski
This Thursday, November 17th come out to Mosaic Wine Bar in North Park, CA, and show some love! This show is a benefit auction for the Synergy Foundations' EASL program (Emergency Artists' Support League) which offers limited emergency financial assistance to local visual arts professionals in desperate need because of a medical crisis, accident, fire or loss of personal and professional property. Over 100+ artists (yours truly included) will be showing and ALL pieces will be silent auctioned starting $50. This will be a Great event for a Great cause and you have the chance to get fantastic original art for 50 bucks!! All the details are here - http://synergyart.org/
On a different note, because of the upcoming holidays, and because I'm feeling generous, I am offering a 10% discount on everything in my Etsy store! just use coupon code "HOLIDAZE" when you check out!! How cool is that? This discount will be good until December 15th, so don't procrastinate. I will be adding more artwork and more jewelry for your gift giving (and receiving) pleasure, so keep checking back. And Remember, I am always willing to do custom orders, whether it be artwork of accessories, just drop me a line and we can work something out!
Toodles!