Janet Knight is an established Melbourne-based professional artist with works secured by international and Australian collectors. With painting experience of over 25 years, Janet graduated from Ballarat University majoring in graphic design. Janet’s current works are an indication of her dedication to her passion and her field.
With her connection to nature and the environment Janet’s unique personal skills and interpretation she always manages to finish a piece with a unique style all of her own
What sets her apart is the diversity in her expertise as an accomplished, award-winning artist in Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Watercolor.
With just as much versatility with the application, technique, and style Janet pushes the element when learning new styles and teaching various techniques to her students
Figurative studies and portraits have now become quite the additional love with the expectation that a painting should be felt as well as viewed and appreciated. Janet’s figurative work is filled with passion and with each piece, she strives to capture a moment in time full of feeling and light!
Janet has successfully held numerous solo and shared exhibitions and participates in community exhibitions throughout the year.
She has just completed filming a second episode of Colour In Your Life and as a recent feature artist on the TV program, her work now gets recognition internationally as well as in Australia with the show now airing in many countries. America, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Australia
She truly loves and has a passion for her career which is evident in every aspect of her life. Janet owns, operates, and teaches in her established Melbourne-based studio/gallery. Her well-established classes and workshops keep her busy most of the time with a steady flow of private commission pieces as well as working on her own paintings for well established Melbourne galleries
Janet’s exhibition schedule is quite busy with solo and shared exhibitions throughout the year and she very much enjoys being invited to demonstrate her techniques at various art societies and galleries across Australia With an additional enthusiastic “yes” to invitations to be a guest speaker at local educational institutions, inspiring the exploration of creative skills in young people.
