Janine Downing

FINE ARTIST

I began my art career late in life. I never had any inclination to paint when I was young. I love art in all it’s forms and decided to try my hand at it.

My art sustains me through life’s hurdles. I am passionate about painting and I’m passionate about life! I don’t paint realistically, but rather listen to the feelings that inspire me while I paint.

POEM

Memories

I remember our memory, my miracle, so tender,
The time we cherished in colourful splendour. Oh how I remember.
My sadness and struggles slipped away then and forever.
Touched by the spirits that sang to the flowers,
The beginning of spring and soft sunny weather,
We gazed upon for hours and hours.

Many years have gone since that special time.
And every year in Spring when the sun begins to shine,
I remember our memory, our miracle, so tender. The time we cherished in colourful splendour. Oh how I remember!