How long does it take to finish a painting?

Most of the time I spend on developing the idea and translating it into a composition that transports the idea.  That is the time where you find me in my studio, staring at the wall and chewing on my paintbrush. The actual painting of an artwork usually takes between 2-4 weeks of work. After that the oil paint needs to cure, which takes between 4-6 weeks before I apply the final varnish to protect the painting. In total, it usually takes 2-3 months for a painting to be completed.

 

How do you come up with your motifs?

My approach to developing a motif is very design-oriented. My subjects originate from the intention that a painting should radiate a specific feeling in the space, a feeling one would want to have around every day. This part is the best and most intense aspect of my work - the development of a motif starting from a feeling. During this phase, I gather ideas with intense concentration, discard them, start over until I find something that captures the feeling.

 

P.S: ....and every living being in my house knows when I am in this phase.

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Where can I see your artworks?

I sell my paintings directly from my studio as well as through selected galleries. All paintings available from my studio are listed in my shop. If you live in/around Hamburg I'm happy to either show you 'your' painting in your rooms/in your home or in my studio. Please contact me to make an appointment: contact@jana-gaul.com.  All other artworks can be seen in the respective galleries. If you wish to receive news on new paintings or upcoming exhibitions subscribe here.

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What does your painting process looks like?

I work with perhaps the most classic materials: oil paint on canvas. The artworks are created in fine layers, each needs to dry before the next layer is applied. That's how I create wonderful, sometimes transparent, layers of color that glow in the sunlight. 

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with love, Jana