http://www.janepeterman.com/paintings daily 0.75 2017-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145224598-PUN061WBZT3DRU8KHNM7/413-simple-joy-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Simple Joy, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas I love working with the grids in this painting defining different layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145224598-PUN061WBZT3DRU8KHNM7/413-simple-joy-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Simple Joy, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas I love working with the grids in this painting defining different layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145214778-6TYKOUTURAY5WDNS1BMR/379-trace-memory-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Trace Memory, 2015, 73x54 inches, acrylic on canvas It was refreshing to work on this really large canvas. I was able to work out lots of compositional problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145230833-77OMRMFU8SFPSSVDWOB6/532-fields-and-berries-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Fields and Berries, 2017, 30x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas Richard Diebenkorn inspired this angular painting which takes its ariel perspective from my husband's flying adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145224025-5ZWECF441AKCAWD03ZMQ/408-to-divorce-or-no-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - To Divorce or Not, 2014, 20x20 Inches, acrylic on canvas This little painting was inspired by friends contemplating divorce. Alternative positives and negatives point out the hazzards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145226279-SWL8W5EMVCK78FLTC8KK/446-mamma-1-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Momma I, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145228250-K3ZNIKTPBYBBDZ75CKJF/448-mamma-2-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Momma II, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145228374-UT7DMZ7WDW7OBHVVG5VJ/450-mamma-3-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Momma III, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1496363416445-IQYI55I2ZXYOSCNT6S1P/Nuance+exhibition+0517+Mommas+I+II+1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Mommas II and III This paring enlivens a corporate entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145225768-IA99VJ8RIRJFWFQSGFQA/417-the-object-lesson-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - The Object Lesson, 2015, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas The photo is a little strong in color compared to the real thing. I wanted it to be a contrast between nonrepresentational shapes and something more recognizable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145212355-R81BWZK0IMOQROR62ODZ/377-spring-refreshment-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Spring Refreshment, 2015, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas Printmaking techniques were important to creating this vibrant painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145218397-YAGQT8ZBX8VR5OUJVZJ0/404-color-ballet-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Color Ballet, 2015, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas A companion of Spring Refreshment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145220723-LU0NFX55G5GA5LELE13L/406-winter-hymn-ii-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Winter Hymn I, 2013, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Inspired by a winter walk from the Met to Zabar's, this painting is restful and easy to live with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145220538-IOFIAT6XUCNK1ZEXQG8V/405-winterwhymn-i-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Winter Hymn II, 2013, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas The companion to Winter Hymn I, this painting also stands on its own, with subtle colors creating a restful atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1496363387657-8397WFBUF4BW9CTR0UKX/Nuance+Exhibit+Winter+in+NYC+w+person+1000.jpg Paintings Gallery - Winter's Hymn I and II, 52x108 Inches, Acrylic on Canvas These paintings each 52x54 hang together as one very well as you can see in this recent corporate placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145222427-TD2TS9JCLZEN5C2NG15C/409-twelve-perfect-days-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Twelve Perfect Days 2014, 36x36 Inches, acrylic on canvas We spend twelve days in our annual vacation spot, mostly watching the river flow by. This labyrinth inspired design includes a description of just how wonderful it is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145218696-STDRLWI13UXBFTTFOGBY/394-the-right-to-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - The Right To, 2012, 36x36 Inches, acrylic on canvas Consisting of a list of 53 things that women have a right to, this painting is the first "word" painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145212271-I1DEZFDHTUAQWPFQL0MB/374-solitude-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Solitude, 2011, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Juried into the Statewide Painting Exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art in 2012 this painting exhibits the technique of printing from plastic "plates" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145207489-LW84VF7TPK917KCCSJRM/360-three-graces-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Three Graces, 2010, 40x30 inches, acrylic on canvas Acrylic film as well as paint make up this painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145209619-4QUUYL9J6THC3HM70WSY/368+-ancient-memory-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Ancient Memories, 2012, 48x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas Richly overlapping color and forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145209522-TVZ6M6R2ZZ24DG3K1B8D/363-nature-renews-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Nature Renews, 2012, 48x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas Embedded in the black rectangle are glass beads to reprise the slight occurrences of red and orange throughout. Generous use of acrylic film gives a unique textural surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145201401-XJ6A1UGULYYML6VFG1KU/345-is-it-time-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Is It Time? 2009, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas I kept turning this painting to work on it from different perspectives. Suddenly it was done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145202776-QGXP5BS9BH838ER0M5I9/346-breathing-space-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Breathing Space, 2009, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Sometimes abstract paintings end up being figurative. I like this guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145214951-ZJSTJMVIJUPF8936H9V5/393-calibrate-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Calibrate, 2009, 54x52, acrylic on canvas This painting started with three young people experimenting with paint. I tried to keep some of their energy as I completed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145199982-S7822845ACHWOX2S71MF/343-the-rescue-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - The Rescue, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting represents all the times we rescue one another, from little things like taking kids home for school for another mom to saving a life by doing CPR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145205164-8WZ2D4MQGIQZGQQ8ZPTG/351-heart-leaves-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Heart Leaves, 2009, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas One of my only representational paintings, this was painted while recovering from a major illness. Cottonwoods along the north fork of the Stanislaus river provided the reference photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145203972-58R6568XO4LG6BKLSIC8/347-tides-in-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Tide's In, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas Totally random shapes come together to appear to be a pool reflection. Really fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145206519-S4ZHPT4XB99MFZXHLVD0/352-mellow-haze-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Mellow Haze, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas One of my favorite paintings, I came to appreciate the effect it has on the environment where it hangs by hanging it in my living room for half a hear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145187939-ZOYXW93QMUFHP8HIVSBM/298-Indulgence-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Indulgence, 2008, 24x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas Printmaking techniques are very important to this composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145194528-5WLBQMTE172TADMKLFAY/321-my-brothers-driving-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - My Brother's Driving, 2008, 24x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas This experiment in locating elements along the edge of the painting ended up reminding of my brother's aggressive driving habits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145188615-PTPYHH4KQ4ERA4OSVUTI/301-high-country-meadow-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - High Country Meadow, 2005, 30x30 Inches, acrylic on canvas An early painting, it still excites me to look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145193646-5ZFRNWOYPU4J2SY4JEGZ/318-blizzard-remains-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Blizzard Remains, 2008, 30x30 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting won best in show. It's still a beauty. Three inch deep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145199127-OWEZSGHL3H1JY9HTV0AQ/324-glimmer-of-truth-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Glimmer of Truth 2010, 30x40 Inches, acrylic on canvas This has hung in my dining room as a favorite. It really glows on a medium value wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145192183-ZEP3IXVWI6KCAM1E4ZK3/305-splashing-pools-1500.jpg Paintings Gallery - Splashing Pools 2012, 36x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting looks great on a grey-green wall. A ray of sunshine. http://www.janepeterman.com/ceramics-1 daily 0.75 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1525297419815-N9K09RQ6S2XAKKQ2399C/647-1+1200.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Goddess, 2018, 34x13x14 inches, clay and glaze Non-representational by design The Goddess does suggest the feminine form. Robust and powerful, she commands attention and respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1525297419815-N9K09RQ6S2XAKKQ2399C/647-1+1200.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Goddess, 2018, 34x13x14 inches, clay and glaze Non-representational by design The Goddess does suggest the feminine form. Robust and powerful, she commands attention and respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301466224-GB228FS0B7PCCE6KNKWR/700+Luchita+Hurtado+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Luchita Hurtado, 23x8x8 inches, 2020, Clay and glaze Handbuilt from soft clay slabs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301820270-BH1EAL2L3QXAUPN6WVK9/699%2BRute%2BMerk%2B1599.jpg Ceramics Gallery - "The Rute Merk", 2020, Clay and glaze, 21x8x8 inches Formed of soft clay slabs and molded by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631169132236-D6BQG1TI1S60OL7AWSX6/686+Lee+Krasner+Tower+front+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Lee Krasner Tower, 23x7x7 inches, 2019, Clay and glaze Pieced from clay scraps of stoneware clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631167902320-VWJWGRKTXK79TA0GQ1G4/698+Berenice+Abbott+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Berenice Abbott, 2020, 10x10x5 inches Formed from soft clay slabs by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1569023333332-A23TVBL7QK27TS3IIMA6/679+Judy+Chicagol+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Judy Chicago Vase, clay and glaze, 9x5x4, 2019 Folded from a slab, glaze partially wiped to revveal lovely black clay body, reduction fired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556678653-F5BB3Y144WZCLP9SWXHQ/673+1+Squeak+Carnwath+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Squeak Carnwath, 2019, 33x13x13, clay and glaze In five parts this tower can be located tabletop or on a plinth. All four sizes are unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301550815-R5MFYKCM3R80ZC95E5GY/692+Maria+Martinez+Vase+front1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Maria Martinez Vase 2020, 22x6x8 inches, clay and glaze Oval vessel clear glazed over oxides and engobes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556892551-7LHQHXZO1OD6LC11LGBY/674+The+Family+Spike+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Family Spike, 2019, 16x15x15 inches, clay and glaze Not all families get along despite the sameness of their genetics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301483540-OYLFVPHZ2ZDRH350VLEB/693+Fish+Out+of+Water1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301524440-GV8KEOU3TAWQ7FG04FTC/687+Louise+Nevelson+Tower+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557076905-THFGC17EQJ241Q4YYP93/675+3+The+Ruth+Duckworth+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Ruth Duckworth, 2019, 6x8x14 inches, clay and glaze Not very seaworthy but worthy nonetheless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301917771-SGMQF29CU87KXMEU6HII/699+Rute+Merk+1599.jpg Ceramics Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557224781-X1QUIQ1LXYMCVV4SYHTO/676+1+Helma+af+Klint+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Helma af Klint, 2019, 14x14x14 inches, clay and glaze I like to think this sphere captures an iota of af Klint’s imaginative world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301584028-NGOO2JVOL5E0KUJ6O64B/685+Eva+Hess+Tower1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557451921-M0E9UFJ9DZD0TL0J0OLZ/677+1+Betty+Woodman+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Betty Woodman, 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze Betty Woodman was a wonderful ceramic artist and I honor her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556563004960-W24CJ16DLHQHYC1VWPBR/658-2+The+Alice+Neel+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Alice Neel, 2019, 18x8x8 inches, clay, glaze My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality. Alice Neel came to mind as her show at David Zwirner Gallery was announced. What a great painter! I love the boat form as a symbol for women carrying civilization along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301503987-35ROQ12P1MKI9X9KHE5V/696+Lucie+Rie+World+II+b+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Lucie Rie World 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564447116-Q004GO6XJSRUONUALMXM/664.+Georgia+O%E2%80%99Keefe+front+1500jpg.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Georgia O’Keefe, 2018, 17x8x3 inches, clay, glaze My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality for women artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1554057377795-XZOM18NFJHSZIOXBAVE2/656+The+Gary+Bowl+432.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Gary Bowl, 2018, 10x14x14 inches, clay, glaze My clay guru, Gary Clarian, inspired this bowl, an offshoot of one of his classic designs. Thank you Gary for the wonderful clay experience! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564643496-68F9V1WIWURMLY7CLEZ5/671+ERA+Teapot+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - The Equal Rights Amendment Teapot, 2018, 10x10x3 inches, clay, glaze One of a series of sculptural takes on the teapot, the ERA represents feminity and strength. The full text of the ERA is written around the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564394724-A2R832IE2TK9OTNPNH8D/662+Cindy+Sherman+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Cindy Sherman, 2019, 11x11x11 Inches, clay, glaze Women are still not properly represented in the art world. I’m naming my sculptures after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1526070334087-W26A2C8TMDTXOKNB8ANR/647+571+exib+view+1200.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Exhibition View of The Goddess and Places to Go, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495135629610-TLS32AY8QYUDDAM1YDE1/516-thank-you-PV-1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Thank You PV, 2015, 10x12x11 Inches, clay, glaze Designed while being built, this piece evolved from soft clay as an exploration of making an oval turn as the layers built up. Very textural.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556583900-O2JCLYH0EM73Q4DHORUX/Exhibition+0319+Harrington1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Exhibition View, Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA 2019 The artist with “Goddess” and “Earth Clouds” in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557845414-DNO3SORTWAIQUNL3KDWR/Earth+Clouds+2019+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Earth Clouds, 2019, various to 6 inches, clay and glaze I continue to enjoy making these little gems. So inviting to hold. Here’s some of the latest, spring 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1511983463321-48KE68OFJX4TXFATCA59/622+Stele+1+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Stele #1, 2017, 23x8x8 inches, clay and glaze It's exciting to hand shape a piece "in the air", especially a largish piece of heavy clay. This Stele is clad in two kinds of Shino glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495135785674-ZKL9O9251ZA8KU9FG6N6/619-clown-jar-1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Clown Jar, 2017, 14x7x8 Inches, clay, glaze The red-filled square sits atop the irregular-shaped middle, which sits on a soft pillow shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1569023067438-U3U0FGWAG9B9YGA5QK87/681+Out+in+SpaceBarbara+Hepworth+1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery - Barbara Hepworth The sphere rests on its little stand. Highly textured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495138553291-UTUYT0NJQIEHWRWORAM0/619-clown-jar-1500.jpg Ceramics Gallery http://www.janepeterman.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556678653-F5BB3Y144WZCLP9SWXHQ/673+1+Squeak+Carnwath+1500.jpg Jane Peterman Home Page Squeak Carnwath, 2019, 33x13x13 inches http://www.janepeterman.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2017-05-21 http://www.janepeterman.com/paintings-1 daily 0.75 2017-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145224598-PUN061WBZT3DRU8KHNM7/413-simple-joy-1500.jpg Paintings - Simple Joy, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas I love working with the grids in this painting defining different layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145214778-6TYKOUTURAY5WDNS1BMR/379-trace-memory-1500.jpg Paintings - Trace Memory, 2015, 73x54 inches, acrylic on canvas It was refreshing to work on this really large canvas. I was able to work out lots of compositional problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145230833-77OMRMFU8SFPSSVDWOB6/532-fields-and-berries-1500.jpg Paintings - Fields and Berries, 2017, 30x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas Richard Diebenkorn inspired this angular painting which takes its ariel perspective from my husband's flying adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145224025-5ZWECF441AKCAWD03ZMQ/408-to-divorce-or-no-1500.jpg Paintings - To Divorce or Not, 2014, 20x20 Inches, acrylic on canvas This little painting was inspired by friends contemplating divorce. Alternative positives and negatives point out the hazzards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145226279-SWL8W5EMVCK78FLTC8KK/446-mamma-1-1500.jpg Paintings - Momma I, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145228250-K3ZNIKTPBYBBDZ75CKJF/448-mamma-2-1500.jpg Paintings - Momma II, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145228374-UT7DMZ7WDW7OBHVVG5VJ/450-mamma-3-1500.jpg Paintings - Momma III, 2014, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas This series of paintings was about simplicity and shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1496363416445-IQYI55I2ZXYOSCNT6S1P/Nuance+exhibition+0517+Mommas+I+II+1500.jpg Paintings - Mommas II and III This paring enlivens a corporate entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145225768-IA99VJ8RIRJFWFQSGFQA/417-the-object-lesson-1500.jpg Paintings - The Object Lesson, 2015, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas The photo is a little strong in color compared to the real thing. I wanted it to be a contrast between nonrepresentational shapes and something more recognizable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145212355-R81BWZK0IMOQROR62ODZ/377-spring-refreshment-1500.jpg Paintings - Spring Refreshment, 2015, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas Printmaking techniques were important to creating this vibrant painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145218397-YAGQT8ZBX8VR5OUJVZJ0/404-color-ballet-1500.jpg Paintings - Color Ballet, 2015, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas A companion of Spring Refreshment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145220723-LU0NFX55G5GA5LELE13L/406-winter-hymn-ii-1500.jpg Paintings - Winter Hymn I, 2013, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Inspired by a winter walk from the Met to Zabar's, this painting is restful and easy to live with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145220538-IOFIAT6XUCNK1ZEXQG8V/405-winterwhymn-i-1500.jpg Paintings - Winter Hymn II, 2013, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas The companion to Winter Hymn I, this painting also stands on its own, with subtle colors creating a restful atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1496363387657-8397WFBUF4BW9CTR0UKX/Nuance+Exhibit+Winter+in+NYC+w+person+1000.jpg Paintings - Winter's Hymn I and II, 52x108 Inches, Acrylic on Canvas These paintings each 52x54 hang together as one very well as you can see in this recent corporate placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145222427-TD2TS9JCLZEN5C2NG15C/409-twelve-perfect-days-1500.jpg Paintings - Twelve Perfect Days 2014, 36x36 Inches, acrylic on canvas We spend twelve days in our annual vacation spot, mostly watching the river flow by. This labyrinth inspired design includes a description of just how wonderful it is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145218696-STDRLWI13UXBFTTFOGBY/394-the-right-to-1500.jpg Paintings - The Right To, 2012, 36x36 Inches, acrylic on canvas Consisting of a list of 53 things that women have a right to, this painting is the first "word" painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145212271-I1DEZFDHTUAQWPFQL0MB/374-solitude-1500.jpg Paintings - Solitude, 2011, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Juried into the Statewide Painting Exhibition at the Triton Museum of Art in 2012 this painting exhibits the technique of printing from plastic "plates" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145207489-LW84VF7TPK917KCCSJRM/360-three-graces-1500.jpg Paintings - Three Graces, 2010, 40x30 inches, acrylic on canvas Acrylic film as well as paint make up this painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145209619-4QUUYL9J6THC3HM70WSY/368+-ancient-memory-1500.jpg Paintings - Ancient Memories, 2012, 48x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas Richly overlapping color and forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145209522-TVZ6M6R2ZZ24DG3K1B8D/363-nature-renews-1500.jpg Paintings - Nature Renews, 2012, 48x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas Embedded in the black rectangle are glass beads to reprise the slight occurrences of red and orange throughout. Generous use of acrylic film gives a unique textural surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145201401-XJ6A1UGULYYML6VFG1KU/345-is-it-time-1500.jpg Paintings - Is It Time? 2009, 52x54 inches, acrylic on canvas I kept turning this painting to work on it from different perspectives. Suddenly it was done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145202776-QGXP5BS9BH838ER0M5I9/346-breathing-space-1500.jpg Paintings - Breathing Space, 2009, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas Sometimes abstract paintings end up being figurative. I like this guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145214951-ZJSTJMVIJUPF8936H9V5/393-calibrate-1500.jpg Paintings - Calibrate, 2009, 54x52, acrylic on canvas This painting started with three young people experimenting with paint. I tried to keep some of their energy as I completed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145199982-S7822845ACHWOX2S71MF/343-the-rescue-1500.jpg Paintings - The Rescue, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting represents all the times we rescue one another, from little things like taking kids home for school for another mom to saving a life by doing CPR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145205164-8WZ2D4MQGIQZGQQ8ZPTG/351-heart-leaves-1500.jpg Paintings - Heart Leaves, 2009, 52x54 Inches, acrylic on canvas One of my only representational paintings, this was painted while recovering from a major illness. Cottonwoods along the north fork of the Stanislaus river provided the reference photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145203972-58R6568XO4LG6BKLSIC8/347-tides-in-1500.jpg Paintings - Tide's In, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas Totally random shapes come together to appear to be a pool reflection. Really fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145206519-S4ZHPT4XB99MFZXHLVD0/352-mellow-haze-1500.jpg Paintings - Mellow Haze, 2009, 54x52 Inches, acrylic on canvas One of my favorite paintings, I came to appreciate the effect it has on the environment where it hangs by hanging it in my living room for half a hear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145187939-ZOYXW93QMUFHP8HIVSBM/298-Indulgence-1500.jpg Paintings - Indulgence, 2008, 24x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas Printmaking techniques are very important to this composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145194528-5WLBQMTE172TADMKLFAY/321-my-brothers-driving-1500.jpg Paintings - My Brother's Driving, 2008, 24x24 Inches, acrylic on canvas This experiment in locating elements along the edge of the painting ended up reminding of my brother's aggressive driving habits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145188615-PTPYHH4KQ4ERA4OSVUTI/301-high-country-meadow-1500.jpg Paintings - High Country Meadow, 2005, 30x30 Inches, acrylic on canvas An early painting, it still excites me to look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145193646-5ZFRNWOYPU4J2SY4JEGZ/318-blizzard-remains-1500.jpg Paintings - Blizzard Remains, 2008, 30x30 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting won best in show. It's still a beauty. Three inch deep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145199127-OWEZSGHL3H1JY9HTV0AQ/324-glimmer-of-truth-1500.jpg Paintings - Glimmer of Truth 2010, 30x40 Inches, acrylic on canvas This has hung in my dining room as a favorite. It really glows on a medium value wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495145192183-ZEP3IXVWI6KCAM1E4ZK3/305-splashing-pools-1500.jpg Paintings - Splashing Pools 2012, 36x48 Inches, acrylic on canvas This painting looks great on a grey-green wall. A ray of sunshine. http://www.janepeterman.com/artist-statement daily 0.75 2025-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495153148149-MA3HXPR4DMRZKUZLLAO2/headshot-jane-for-website2017.jpg Artist Statement http://www.janepeterman.com/resume daily 0.75 2019-03-31 http://www.janepeterman.com/new-page daily 0.75 2025-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1554060246249-9OFYT11YBWU6OF91R0CP/Exhibition+0319+Harrington432.jpg Biography http://www.janepeterman.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1525297419815-N9K09RQ6S2XAKKQ2399C/647-1+1200.jpg Ceramics - The Goddess, 2018, 34x13x14 inches, clay and glaze Non-representational by design The Goddess does suggest the feminine form. Robust and powerful, she commands attention and respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301466224-GB228FS0B7PCCE6KNKWR/700+Luchita+Hurtado+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Luchita Hurtado, 23x8x8 inches, 2020, Clay and glaze Handbuilt from soft clay slabs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631169132236-D6BQG1TI1S60OL7AWSX6/686+Lee+Krasner+Tower+front+1500.jpg Ceramics - Lee Krasner Tower, 23x7x7 inches, 2019, Clay and glaze Pieced from clay scraps of stoneware clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631167902320-VWJWGRKTXK79TA0GQ1G4/698+Berenice+Abbott+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Berenice Abbott, 2020, 10x10x5 inches Formed from soft clay slabs by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1569023333332-A23TVBL7QK27TS3IIMA6/679+Judy+Chicagol+1500.jpg Ceramics - Judy Chicago Vase, clay and glaze, 9x5x4, 2019 Folded from a slab, glaze partially wiped to revveal lovely black clay body, reduction fired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556678653-F5BB3Y144WZCLP9SWXHQ/673+1+Squeak+Carnwath+1500.jpg Ceramics - Squeak Carnwath, 2019, 33x13x13, clay and glaze In five parts this tower can be located tabletop or on a plinth. All four sizes are unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301550815-R5MFYKCM3R80ZC95E5GY/692+Maria+Martinez+Vase+front1500.jpg Ceramics - Maria Martinez Vase 2020, 22x6x8 inches, clay and glaze Oval vessel clear glazed over oxides and engobes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556892551-7LHQHXZO1OD6LC11LGBY/674+The+Family+Spike+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Family Spike, 2019, 16x15x15 inches, clay and glaze Not all families get along despite the sameness of their genetics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301483540-OYLFVPHZ2ZDRH350VLEB/693+Fish+Out+of+Water1500.jpg Ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301524440-GV8KEOU3TAWQ7FG04FTC/687+Louise+Nevelson+Tower+1500.jpg Ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557076905-THFGC17EQJ241Q4YYP93/675+3+The+Ruth+Duckworth+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Ruth Duckworth, 2019, 6x8x14 inches, clay and glaze Not very seaworthy but worthy nonetheless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301917771-SGMQF29CU87KXMEU6HII/699+Rute+Merk+1599.jpg Ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557224781-X1QUIQ1LXYMCVV4SYHTO/676+1+Helma+af+Klint+1500.jpg Ceramics - Helma af Klint, 2019, 14x14x14 inches, clay and glaze I like to think this sphere captures an iota of af Klint’s imaginative world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301584028-NGOO2JVOL5E0KUJ6O64B/685+Eva+Hess+Tower1500.jpg Ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557451921-M0E9UFJ9DZD0TL0J0OLZ/677+1+Betty+Woodman+1500.jpg Ceramics - Betty Woodman, 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze Betty Woodman was a wonderful ceramic artist and I honor her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556563004960-W24CJ16DLHQHYC1VWPBR/658-2+The+Alice+Neel+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Alice Neel, 2019, 18x8x8 inches, clay, glaze My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality. Alice Neel came to mind as her show at David Zwirner Gallery was announced. What a great painter! I love the boat form as a symbol for women carrying civilization along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1631301503987-35ROQ12P1MKI9X9KHE5V/696+Lucie+Rie+World+II+b+1500.jpg Ceramics - Lucie Rie World 2019, 13x13x13 inches, clay and glaze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564447116-Q004GO6XJSRUONUALMXM/664.+Georgia+O%E2%80%99Keefe+front+1500jpg.jpg Ceramics - Georgia O’Keefe, 2018, 17x8x3 inches, clay, glaze My sculptures are named after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality for women artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1554057377795-XZOM18NFJHSZIOXBAVE2/656+The+Gary+Bowl+432.jpg Ceramics - The Gary Bowl, 2018, 10x14x14 inches, clay, glaze My clay guru, Gary Clarian, inspired this bowl, an offshoot of one of his classic designs. Thank you Gary for the wonderful clay experience! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564643496-68F9V1WIWURMLY7CLEZ5/671+ERA+Teapot+1500.jpg Ceramics - The Equal Rights Amendment Teapot, 2018, 10x10x3 inches, clay, glaze One of a series of sculptural takes on the teapot, the ERA represents feminity and strength. The full text of the ERA is written around the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556564394724-A2R832IE2TK9OTNPNH8D/662+Cindy+Sherman+1500.jpg Ceramics - Cindy Sherman, 2019, 11x11x11 Inches, clay, glaze Women are still not properly represented in the art world. I’m naming my sculptures after artist heroines who are paving the way to equality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1526070334087-W26A2C8TMDTXOKNB8ANR/647+571+exib+view+1200.jpg Ceramics - Exhibition View of The Goddess and Places to Go, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1495135629610-TLS32AY8QYUDDAM1YDE1/516-thank-you-PV-1500.jpg Ceramics - Thank You PV, 2015, 10x12x11 Inches, clay, glaze Designed while being built, this piece evolved from soft clay as an exploration of making an oval turn as the layers built up. Very textural.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556556583900-O2JCLYH0EM73Q4DHORUX/Exhibition+0319+Harrington1500.jpg Ceramics - Exhibition View, Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA 2019 The artist with “Goddess” and “Earth Clouds” in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52e5bbc6e4b02049a12cfcdd/1556557845414-DNO3SORTWAIQUNL3KDWR/Earth+Clouds+2019+1500.jpg Ceramics - Earth Clouds, 2019, various to 6 inches, clay and glaze I continue to enjoy making these little gems. So inviting to hold. Here’s some of the latest, spring 2019.