Memories
memories – the centre of the universe
56cm x 91cm
I am in the midst of compiling a series called Memories. This painting depicts a memory of when my husband and I first met and had a picnic amongst the spring flowers. I have written a poem to go with it. This painting brings out the essence that joy and beauty is possible and people do fall in love.
Love is the sublime miracle.
memories – honouring Chagall and Renoir
71cm x 88cm
This painting is meant to depict my memories of Paris. The man with the balloons and the lady with the hat are meant to be a young version of my husband and myself. We remember the wonders and magic of Paris and wonderful French artists such as Chagall and Renoir. The two couples in the foreground are small copies of Renoir paintings and the couple floating across the Moulin Rouge are, of course, Chagall.
missing you
51cm x 61cm
In the last two years I haven’t been able to visit my grandchildren in Canada. I miss them so much and thus I created this imaginary painting of them in a park in Niagara on the lake, sitting under the Magnolia tree with their beautiful dog, Leo. So many parents during this time have been separated from their families who live overseas. I hope this painting resonates with them and that they can feel the beauty and poignance of the painting.
Beautiful Faces
![Janine Downing's Quirky Lady](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/lady-sunshine.jpg)
lady sunshine
76cm x 101cm
I was having lunch out with a friend in a busy, vibey restaurant. This beautiful young woman walked into the restaurant with a group of exuberant young people. My friend and I couldn’t help noticing her. She exuded such beauty, enthusiasm and joy for life. I hope I managed to capture her inner radiance.
![Purple Princess by Janine Downing](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PURPLEPRINCESS.jpg)
purple princess
56cm x 70cm
My model for this painting is such a unique beautiful woman. I wanted to convey in this painting that a woman can be anything she chooses to be. Confidence and courage can help her to rise to great heights. I chose her headdress to symbolise a crown. Indicative of royalty of the spirit.
Elegance & Fashion
![Janine Downing's Bess](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BESS-1.jpg)
bess
61cm x 75cm
Bess was my Aunt, and like me loved fashion. She was very stylish and loved high heels and glamorous outfits which she wore with aplomb. This model with a slight Marilyn Monroe quirk reminded me so much of my Aunt and the fashion of her times. It was painted with love and memories of a unique lady.
SOLD
Enjoying the Scene
![Janine Downing's Bess](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SOLONGMARIANNE.jpg)
so long, marianne
46cm x 61cm
This painting was a tribute to Leonard Cohen, one of our greatest musicians and poets of all time. The painting is meant to relate to his song (So Long, Marianne). This is how I saw his muse, Marianne when she was young, carrying his guitar walking into the morning mists.
![Janine Downing's Bess](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMUPINTHECLOUDS.jpg)
i’m up in the clouds
61cm x 51cm
A whimsical painting of a young woman enjoying the poppy fields and the breeze and a lovely summer day. I painted this to remind me of the youth and beauty of our world. She imagines she is in the balloon up in the clouds. A happy girl, loving life! I hope my viewers feel the joy of this painting.
Intriguing
![Janine Downing's Incognito](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/INCOGNITO-1.jpg)
incognito
51cm x 76cm
Incognito. This was a lot of fun to paint! It was the first time I painted with a palette knife. I love hats and painting them. It’s a quirky painting. Showing off her body but hiding her face, allowing an air of mischief and mystery! Reminding us that we all have a mystery and an individualism about us. We should exploit it!
SOLD
Dancers
Children
learning to trust
41cm x 51cm
Trust is the essence of good relationships. I was touched by cousin’s grandson and his little girlfriend walking to school. I loved the way she places her hand in his. He is so protective of her. It made me think that developing trust begins at a very early age and is an important, positive aspect for development. I tried to give the painting an impressionistic feel.
SOLD
![Janine Downing's My Girl Lollypop](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MYGIRLLOLLIPOP.jpg)
my girl lollipop
51cm x 51cm
My Lollipop Girl was inspired by the movie (E lollipop). A movie shown during the 1960’s, an era of racism both in South Africa and the United States of America. The movie tells about two friends, one white and one black, and how difficult that type of friendship was back then. I wanted to depict the joy and freedom this little girl feels in South Africa today.
Landscapes & Flowers
![Janine Downing's Bess](https://www.ladyj-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FRENCHIRIS.jpg)
french iris
61cm x 36cm
The painting is of French Irises was one of my first paintings. I painted it at a workshop in Boussac, France. My husband had given me the trip to France and paid for my workshop as well. This was a gift for a special birthday and that is also why I included the turquoise ribbon, which envelopes a special parcel.