Jane Romanishko Artist Biography

Jane Romanishko, ASA, was born in Russia in 1964 and is a graduate of the College of Art Education in Siberia. As well as the 4 years of study involving art history, painting and drawing in European traditions, Jane also holds a Masters Degree in Architecture.
Before finally settling in Canada, Jane lived in Estonia and the United States. Being equally proficient in oil, watercolour and pastel allows her to be a versatile artist and teacher. Her professional accomplishments include the founding of The Airdrie School of Art, The Gallery in Airdrie and co-founding Airdrie Regional ARTS Society.

She has participated in numerous group shows, as well as solo exhibitions. Her work can be found in many private collections throughout North America, Europe and Australia. She has also painted large murals and mosaics for businesses, organizations and private homes. Her work has been twice voted the People’s First Choice Award at the Airdrie Artist Guild Exhibition. In August 2008 she received Nicholas de Grandmaison Award for Excellence in Pastel Portraiture from CIPA National Open Portrait Exhibition.

Jane's work has been featured on Shaw TV, Airdrie Life Magazine and numerous articles in Airdrie local newspapers. Jane has donated her talents and works to many non-profit organizations, fund raisers and charities including a mural at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

Please visit her website www.janeromanishko.com for new works and giclee catalogue.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

“Creating the the energy of the painting is more important to me then the detailed record ot the reality. I attempt to portray the true essence of the person or place given in a single moment of time in the fewest strokes possible.”