Above A Whisper - Hear My Art -
Art does not have to run over you to be impactful. It can be a cacophony of comingled colors that create a mood. Or, it could be that hint of light on a leaf that catches your eye as it reflects through a dewdrop, whispering, "Stop. Look. Listen". My heart's desire is to be used by God through my art to cause you to pause and listen, truly hear the whisper…and be changed.
Please, come in.
All my life, I've been an artist. For most of my life, I have been a singer, speaker, entertainer, praise and worship leader, and songwriter. I have been blessed to sing on stages throughout the South and in England. In 2007, while working on my second Christian album, I had to have surgery because doctors believed I had thyroid cancer. I had three medical opinions and all three agreed that it was in my best interest not to wait to have the surgery. On October 31, 2007, I went into surgery being able to sing for four hours at a time. I came out of surgery unable to speak above the faintest whisper. This was "to be expected", I was told post-surgery. Twelve weeks later, I still had no audible speaking or singing voice. I was devastated. The doctor said that my vocal nerves had been severed in surgery and after three months, my voice would not return. I did not, thankfully, have thyroid cancer.Over the next three years, I had five surgeries to give me a speaking voice. Singing at my former level was impossible then and still is today. I went to grief counseling, but, honestly, counseling was of no use to me. I had lost the thing I thought I loved the most...the thing that got me through...the ability to sing to make others happy and the thing that made me the most happy. The thing that got me through times when all I could do was sing out the pain or praise the Lord.I would love to say that I was one of those Christians that just "sucked it up" and "chose joy" and, "I'm good," but I wasn't. I wasn't "good". I was sick about losing the ability to sing. I was furious at myself for choosing to have the surgery until after I'd finished the album. I was hurt and angry...REALLY angry at God, because I asked Him what I should do before the surgery. I ASKED. I PRAYED. I SOUGHT Him for the best plan, and I believed I heard Him say, "Have the Surgery." He failed me. Or, so I thought.Fast forward to 2014.My husband and I were living in an apartment. Our bedroom had a huge, blank wall that drove me crazy because it was so big, and so blank. I told my husband I wanted to paint a mural to hang there. I went to the art store, bought a 3' x 4' canvas and some paints and brushes and painted the painting that is in the background here, "Poppies." I posted it on Facebook just because I was kind of surprised at myself and proud of the way it turned out. I sold that painting in 30 minutes on Facebook.Insert lightbulb moment here.See, from the time I was a little girl, I've been drawing. All I wanted to do was draw. I entered art contests in grade school and won or placed in most. I was that person who designed the posters and banners for ball games in high school. I was that person who painted murals in the kids' rooms at church, and the one that my sorority called on for signs for special events. My major in college was graphic art, but I had also achieved success for my singing. Paid singing gigs got me more paid singing gigs. I’d never really been paid much for my art. So, I forgot my first love. I forgot the fascination of creating and the complete joy of art and translating what I see to canvas.Since painting that first painting, “Poppies,” I have created things I would not have dared before losing my ability to sing. I was fearless on stage. But my art and sharing my art made me feel completely vulnerable. Painting, drawing, being creative is the deepest part of the pool where you put all of yourself on the line when you dive in. Even when you know how to swim, you struggle and push yourself to get to the deepest part of the deep and you struggle and push to get back to the top. When you sign your name to that artwork, you’re saying, “this is the essence of me. I hope “me” connects with “you”. When someone else buys that work—it’s mind-boggling. When they send you pictures of how great your artwork looks on their wall or display, that is truly humbling.So, I didn’t lose anything after all. I had this plan to write music, sing music, make money…all the things. God still had a plan for me. And He’s still working that plan, thankfully. Not everything you see here will be attractive to you. You may not be a fan, and that’s okay. My hope is that you take the time to “Stop. Look. Listen”, and be changed in some way afterwards.You are a created, creative being, made by The Creator. Let art happen!
-Janet Vines
John's Bear (Not Available)
"Poppies" Available in Print (only)
"The Fountain" Available in Print (only)
"Snow Gate" Available in Print (only)
"The Quiet Path" Available in Print (only)
"Call of the Wolf" Available in Print (only)
"Bluebonnet Bandit" Original $150.00 (Prints available!)
Ripple in the Reeds Available in Print (Only)
Blue Vue (Available in Print Only)
"The Alaska Cabin" Available in Print (only)
Custom Hand Painted Chair (Example Only) Contact for Pricing
"Breakthrough" Original 36x36 ($875.00)
"Let Him Sleep!" Available in Print (only)
"Rhythm" 48x60 Original Acrylic Abstract on Stretched Canvas $1750.00.
"The Guardian" Available in Print (only)
"Hope" (Prints Only)
"Cowboy Up!" Original 18x24 ($500.00) Prints Available
"Taking Stock" 18x24 Original ($435.00) Prints Available
"Finding Favor" Original 3 Panel Tryptch $1200.00 Prints Available
"Sunshine and Roses" Original 30x40 $900.00 Prints Available
Everything pictured here can be printed as pillows, t-shirts, wrapped canvas, or printed on paper for you to frame! Just ask!
| Poppies | Available in Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size 16x20, 20x24, 24x36) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
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| The Fountain | Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size 12x24) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Snow Gate | Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size 30x30 or 36x36) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| The Quiet Path | Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size is 16x20, 20x24, 30x30 or 36x36) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Call of the Wolf | Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size is 16x20 or 20x24) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Bluebonnet Bandit | Original (16x20) is Available! $150.00 | (Recommended Reprint is 16x20 or 20x24). Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Ripple in the Reeds | Print Only (Shown is 12 x 36) | |
| Blue Vue | Acrylic on Stretched Canvas (Print Only Available) Original size 36x36 | |
| The Alaska Cabin | Print Only (Recommended Reprint Size is 16x20 or 20x24) | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Hand Painted Chair Example with my version of "Starry Night" by VanGogh. Email me if you want a personalized, hand painted piece of furniture. | ||
| Breakthrough | Original is sized 36x36. Prints available. Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! | |
| Let Him Sleep! | Print Only (Recommended 24x36) Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! | |
| Rhythm | Original is Available! 48x60. Original Acrylic Abstract on Stretched Canvas $1750.00 Reprint Size recommendation is 30x30, 36x36, 48x48. | |
| The Guardian | Available in print only. Recommended print size is 30x30 or 36x36 | Print costs will depend on the type of print you desire. Shipping is free! |
| Cowboy Up | Orig 18x24 Available $500.00 | Prints available |
| Taking Stock | Orig 18x24 Available $425.00 | Prints Available |
| Sunshine and Roses | Orig 30x40 Available $900.00 | Prints Available |
| Finding Favor | Tryptch 3 Panels Original $1300.00 | Prints Available |
"Hope" Available in Print (only) and additional items (pillow shown here)
Thank you for checking out my art! You CAN afford a canvas print even if an original is outside your budget. Or, an accent pillow, or coffee cup! Ask and I will try to make it happen! Print sizes are produced to order and shipped to your door. Because our world is a little upside down right now, shipping costs will vary. Email me at [email protected]
Wags and Whiskers Custom Pet Portraits
Welcome to the jumping up and downiest, waggy-est, cuddly-est site on the planet.
Wags and Whiskers Custom Pet Portraits!
A custom pet portrait is a wonderful way to celebrate the life and love of your treasured pet family member.
All portraits are lovingly painted in acrylics from reference photos you provide. Finished paintings are coated in a polymer sealer to preserve their color quality for years to come. You may choose stretched canvas or panel canvas. Recommended portrait sizes are 8x10, 10x10, 12x12, or 11x14. Prices start at $150.00. As most pieces take over 25 hours, please keep in mind that advance booking is recommended.
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Wags and Whiskers Custom Pet Portraits or Janet Vines Fine Art
