Beyond The Horizon (landscape series)

The Horizon is the seen and beyond the horizon is the unseen. The unseen is where all creativity is born. This unseen place of inspiration and vibrant energy is where these beautiful landscapes are created. I discovered The Alcohol Inks, by taking a class. I was immediately addicted to their bold, brilliant, and iridescent color. I begin the process with a clean white tile or canvas. I place a few drops of alcohol on the tile with a few drops of the ink. I tilt and tip the tile, to move the ink. I also blow the inks through a straw or with just my breath. I continue this process until the tile is covered. The artwork is then followed with a coat of Resin to seal and enhance the depth beauty and brilliance of the alcohol inks. No paint brushes are used in this process. This is symbolically letting go in both my art and my life on a spiritual level. These vibrant works of art are created in a meditative state, born of spontaneity, love of color and letting the alcohol inks run in complete abandon.I have found much joy and relaxation in the abstract beauty of this process. Each piece of art is completely spontaneous and born of artistic inspiration… or IN SPIRIT.

Each piece of art is a one of a kind unique piece of joy and inspiration. Janet Blumenthal A visual orchestra of bright color and bold imagery brings light to rhythms found dancing across the canvases of Janet Blumenthal's work. The viewer may ask, "Why musical themes?" Janet best describes this in her own words, "Music is a universal language easily recognized and interpreted by all."

Every culture is marked by celebration for life, and often expressed through dance and music. One can feel this rhythm of life by Janet's artistry. The viewer is reminded of this celebration as shimmering light and color bursts onto the canvas. "All creativity comes from a power much greater than humankind. This creativity can be captured on a beautiful canvas, a wonderful melody, or a rhythmic dance. If one person is inspired by this creativity, they have been touched by this universal power. This same power will one day heal the world."

Janet Blumenthal was born and raised in Indiana, where she was awarded high school honors in Art. Janet attended Arizona State University, earning a B.F.A. in Drawing. These educational ventures lead Janet to a position with Phoenix Art Group. Janet has sold her works all over the country and as far away as Saudi Arabia and the Far East. Janet's works are currently being published in poster form by Bentley Publishing Company.

"It is my sincere hope that all the world will one day live as one," explains Janet. "That we will realize as human beings we are more alike than we are different. I believe the creative arts have the power to heal the world."