Janet Hoyer CobbJanet Hoyer Cobb is an Australian artist who gained a diploma in Figurative Art and Portraiture from Julian Ashton Art School, Tonal studies with Graham Inson in Sydney, sculpture at both the Rhok Academie in Brussels and Tom Bass in Sydney.
Originally a landscape painter Janet's love of figurative art evolved while immersing herself, exploring contemporary figurative art in major galleries and collections whilst living in Europe. 'Drawing is the foundation for my artwork, executed in a wide variety of mediums, where I enjoy the tactile connection created by line in both edge and surface quality. Abstracted design underpins my artworks whilst I enjoy exploring the emotional impact of space and rhythm within the framework of Contemporary Realism' Janet's artworks are not limited to figurative subject matter. In the studio Janet works on a variety of responses to the landscape, including material gained during regular travel in outback Australia. Janet is often recognised for her ongoing series of large charcoal portraits of older Australians, drawn from life. Janet also enjoys the gestural dialogue in some of her more comical figurative works, which show a strong influence from her experiences of living in Europe. Regular life drawing and painting continue to play a strong part in the development of all of these works. Janet runs regular casual group and private classes in Drawing, Portraiture, Oil and Watercolours painting at her Avoca Beach studio. She has won many prizes, had a number of solo exhibitions in Australia and Overseas and also participated in numerous group snows, Janet's work is held in public and private International and Australian collections. |
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