My Creative Life

My name is Jan Skidmore and I have been making art for many years. I started drawing which eventually went to painting and artistic crafting. I also used to do murals in restaurants, night clubs and homes. About 7 years ago I developed a chronic pain condition called RSD after neck surgery. This affects my hands and arms that it effected my everyday life by limiting me physically. So I decided to do different ways of creating…..thus my ripped paper art, art books and artistic cards came to fruition. I also like using recyclable objects whenever I can in my work, especially in my shadow boxes which I do for my enjoyment. I love when people are interested in my projects and hopefully brings a smile to their faces. Art has been a wonderful healer for me throughout my life and it helps distract me from the constant pain I experience on a daily basis. I am grateful though that I still have use of these hands and arms no matter the discomfort. So goes the story if my creative life!

Table with scene of Patio in Greece

Foam head with Broken ceramic pieces

Self-portrait

Art card

Mary in the Kitchen

The Lady in the Hat

Oh Those Flappers!

Woman in Blue and Pearls

Grecian Lady

Elegance in Blue and Purple

May I Have this Dance?

Winter Nostalgia

Stevie Nicks in Green

Bringing Home the Tree

Catherine D.

Opa!

That Face

The Look of Audrey

Profile of Delores

The Stare

Oh, That Look!

Winter Wonderland

Parisian Cafe

The Romance of Vases

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