Janet~Weed~Beaver
Janet Beaver was born in Pensacola, Florida, then moved to New Mexico but practically grew up in Memphis, TN, where she attended Memphis College of Art. Her mother, who was from El Salvador, Central America, always encouraged her to pursue her growing talent in the arts. Her father was an assistant managing editor and journalist for The Commercial Appeal newspaper in Memphis. He introduced her to travel adventures through reading, which is another of her passions.
Her artwork is a true extension of her life. Her paintings are as simple and rustic as the countryside that she paints. The aged wood and textured paint imparts a feeling of simpler ways and times. The inspiration for her latest paintings come not only from farm life, but also from her many travels. Throughout the years, Janet has been featured in many shows in the Memphis area including Painted Planet, Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse, Cooper Young Gallery and DCI Gallery to name a few. In addition to these advertised shows, she has done countless private shows, including several on her farm. Janet’s personality is one that is warm, adventurous, bright and cheerful, which are all exemplified in everything that she paints.