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Carlyn Janus

Carlyn Janus is a native-born Chicago artist, and recent transplant to New York City, specializing in acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas and paper. Her work is abstract in nature, often mixing the organic elements of her surroundings with surreal, dream-like textures and layers.  She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and has over 15 years of professional experience working within many art fields.  Her paintings are in collections in Canada and the United States.

Education

2003-2008 / Art Institute of Chicago – BFA in mixed media & design
2009 / Certification in fine art restoration

Solo Exhibitions
2015 / Art Post Gallery – Northbrook, IL

Group Exhibitions
2012 – 2017 / Spring and fall shows Art Post Gallery – Northbrook, IL
2016 – 2017 / Featured artist of the Designers Showcase House – Lake Forest, IL
2014 / Spring Fever – Dearpath Art League – Lake Forest, IL
2009 / Lotus Keep Gallery – Chicago, IL
2007 Talking All at Once – John David Mooney Gallery – Chicago,IL

Private Collections

Art Post Gallery – IL
Avenue Interiors – IL
John Plunkett Interiors – IL
C. Waddell Fine Art Collection – Canada
Four Stars Gallery – MO
Goodman Gallery – OH
Gary’s Fine Art – WI
Winston Fine Art Collection – TX
Delta Fine Art Collection – TX
Heather Edelman Gallery – NY
H.O.P.E. – SC
Park Plaza Art Gallery – NV
Syndi Jay Gallery – NV
Private Collections throughout the USA, Canada, France & UK

Publications

2014 INS Modern Luxury Magazine “Summer Stroll” by Sherry Thomas

Black and white abstract painting of a jar.

BLACK AND WHITES 6201

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

LOVE THE CENTER OF THIS PIECE!

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Abstract painting in black, white, and beige.

BLACK AND WHITES 6200

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

SHOULD WE RENAME THIS PIECE  BLACK AND TANS?

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Black and white abstract painting.

BLACK AND WHITES 6198

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

WHAT A FUN ABSTRACT!

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Abstract black and white painting.

BLACK AND WHTIES 6197

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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

THE STREAKS OF WHITE … MAKE THIS ABSTRACT VERY NEAT!

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Abstract painting in black, white, and grey.

BLACK AND WHITES 6195

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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

WHAT CATCHES YOUR EYE FIRST?

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Abstract painting with black, white, and gray shapes.

BLACK AND WHITES 6194

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

DO YOU ONLY SEE BLACK AND WHITES …. OR DO YOU SEE OTHER COLORS IN THIS PIECE?

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Black and white abstract painting with circles.

BLACK AND WHITES 6192

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 5 in. x 5 in.

THE LONGER YOU LOOK AT THIS PIECE … THE MOST ABSTRACT IT BECOMES!

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An abstract painting with orange, blue, and brown colors.

SMALL SCAPE 452

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 9 in. x 9 in.

Small scapes to satisfy your abstract……..urge!

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A painting of a green, brown, and blue field.

SMALL SCAPE 433

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 9 in. x 9 in.

Small scapes to satisfy your abstract……..urge!

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An abstract painting of a blue and yellow landscape.

MOORS END

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size: 30 in. x 30 in.

ANNOUNCING…..

A FRESH NEW PAINTING BY CARLYN JANUS. YOU CAN SEE HER WORK IS VERY …..VIBRANT.

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An abstract painting with red, yellow, and blue colors.

SMALL SCAPE 465

Carlyn Janus
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Medium: oil on paper
Size: 9 in. x 9 in.

FOR THE ASTUTE ABSTRACT COLLECTOR!

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A painting of a sunset in a square frame.

SMALL SCAPE 426

Carlyn Janus
Price: $625
Medium: oil on paper
Size: 9 in. x 9 in.

FOR THE ASTUTE ABSTRACT COLLECTOR!

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A painting of yellow flowers on a white background.

ABSTRACT OILS IN GOLD #2

Carlyn Janus
Price:sold
Medium: oil on paper
Size: 6 in. x 6 in.

Delightful groupings of medium size original oils on paper for lovely accents. Each floral shares its’ own accent of Gold Leaf. Delicate flower abstracts to be enjoyed!

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A painting of a pink flower on a gold background.

Delicate Florals IV

Price:sold out sold
Medium: oil on paper
Size: 4 in. x 4 in.

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