24” x 20” Oil 2024

Canmore resident and emerging artist Janet Moore’s interests include hiking, biking and snowboarding and are often the subject of her colourful paintings. Not always in the studio, Janet can be found painting en plein air, creating a loose impression of the landscape. She also enjoys drawing the human figure, striving to capture the feeling of the poses.

Janet was born and raised in Ontario and has always had an interest in art. She graduated from George Brown College in Toronto with a diploma in the two- year Graphic Design Program with a strong interest in the fine art classes such as life drawing. She also enjoyed typography and so went on to complete two more years before graduating from the Graphic Sign Design Program and receiving a second diploma. Mastering the art of hand lettering was important as she owned and operated a sign company in Ontario. For the last 25 years Janet, along with her sister (also an artist) owns and operates a successful graphics company in Ontario.

Mountain Life

This body of work is inspired by mountain life and includes the urban landscape of the mountain town and the story it tells. Working ala prima (wet on wet) I often paint en plein air, which simply means painting outside. Working quickly is necessary as conditions constantly change such as weather and lighting. This causes a loose, quick brushstroke and creates an impressionistic effect of the landscape. I love the connection with nature when the sun is shining but also enjoy the challenge of battling the elements on a wet and windy day. My medium is oil on canvas or board. With use of texture, colour and composition I strive to tell a story and convey emotion, hoping to capture a moment in time.