Janet has had a lifelong interest in arts, fine craft, play, creativity, community, curiousity, faeries, tall ships, magic and empowering self and others to imagine, create, and find joy in the process.
It is through her art, written works, and travel that Janet gets many of her answers. Her mystical artworks and storytelling evolve as if she is merely an observer and she will give credit to spirit, mystical beings, magic, and to the brilliance of what we are all capable of accessing when we give ourselves permission to show up to the creative process.
Healing from a critical illness, Janet discovered that once again painting proved magical. Like opening a door to her mind, while painting Janet would learn more of what her body, mind and soul needed next to heal. So strange, isn't it? But true.
Somehow her strong connection to Tall Ships during her illness evolved into her actually training as a Tall Ship Sailor in November 2014 on the 'Lady Washington.' THAT was amazing.
Her mediums: Clay and porcelain, watercolour on yupo, the written word. (Partial Artist CV below)
From this, she has discovered a further talent that lies in helping others find their best access to the 'whole brain' and 'whole spirit' whether it be through creative thinking and doing, insightful conversations, arts, visualization,writing, or inspired actions.Janet's own intuitive abilities help others to discover their intuitive abilities. 'Magical' is a term often used to describe the coaching process that is her other profession. (Certified Professional Life Coach through ICA; Certified Creativity Coach through Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching) .www.musingsandmud.com. Building collaborative groups of creative people is also a unique ability that Janet loves to put to use.
Janet lives in Kamloops BC Canada and creates in her inspiring home studio and coaches locally and internationally. Her extensive life and career experiences have led her to having a unique set of skills and expertise that transferred beautifully into creating her combined creative and coaching 'Musings and Mud Studio'.
From her artist's CV:
Mediums:
Clay: One-of-a- kind clay artworks in stoneware, porcelain, porcelain paper clay.
Painting: Watercolour on yupo paper.
Writing: Published 'The Demise of Noshud Hafta' and 5 self coaching workbooks.
Novel of the mystical experiences in my art is near completion.
Graphic Art: Creatively playing with photos, images, and words.
Themes: mystical, soulful, ships, connecting to the energy of childhood.
Solo Exhibitions:
The Demise of Noshud Hafta The Cube, Kamloops Art Gallery June 2009
A solo exhibit based on the creation of all components of a book out of stoneware and porcelain,
with final pieces photographed and published as a book.
Musings and Mud - The Story Cunliffe House Gallery March – April 2006
A collection of clay sculptures, watercolour paintings,
with excerpts from the novel in progress.
Group Shows:
The Treesmiths Wilson House Gallery, Kamloops April-May 2014
The Muse A-Fair St. Andrew's on the Square, Kamloops Dec 12 2011 , Dec 2010, Nov 2013
An extraordinary show of 20 artists and creative adventurers demonstrating and/or selling what they have become inspired to do through coaching and workshops facilitated by Janet.
'The Secret' Woman Made Gallery Chicago, IL June 27 – August 28 2008
Contributor of porcelain sculptures to a Group of 10 artist.
Contributing Artist:
WomanMade Gallery – Chicago July – August 2008
Courthouse Gallery –Seymour St 2007 to 2010
Arnica Gallery – Victoria St – June – December 2006
Emerging Artists – Heritage House – April 2006
BUSTED – Altering Skateboards - May 2006
BC in a Box – BC Potter’s Guild traveling exhibition - Mar 2005 to May 2006
Mad Potter’s Tea Party, Kamloops Art Gallery. March 2004
Summer Solstice Artfest, KAG, 2002 & 2003.
Eclectic Views Exhibition, CACK, Sport Mart Place, April 2002.
Okanagan Mainline Regional Art Show,
Public’s Choice award in both 1997 & 1998.
Christmas Creations Events, Kamloops Arts & Crafts Club,
First place, 1994 & 1995.
Janet Whitehead joined Pixels on August 4th, 2011.
