Janeen’s Oil Works

Picking up a pencil or paintbrush has always brought me joy. Drawing came naturally. I find that I am happiest with palette knife in hand at home and also in my husband’s country, Germany. My paintings reflect my love for both countries. They are my attempt to share the precious moments that I have experienced.

My art is used commercially in Folsom, California, and can often be found on 50+ banners and posters throughout Historic Folsom’s Main Street advertising Folsom’s Historic District. In 2013, my ‘Cowboy Boots” were selected to advertise the 2013 Folsom Rodeo. Since then, I have done commercial art for many Folsom events, including the 2013 Folsom Rocks night and the California 2014 Amgen bike race.

I have been told that the thick texture palette knife work and ‘POP’ effect are very popular with Folsom residents. I continue to paint ‘the feel’ of Folsom with gratitude and with joy. ​I paint only with palette knives. No brushes are used.