Fine Artist
Finding Elegance Within
I am Jana, an artist living and working in northern Germany. My work is a reflection of the profound introspection and quiet grace that I believe connects us all. I strive to capture inner moments of insight, stillness and simplicity that we all know about but mostly struggle to find the right expression or words for.
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Women are central to my work, often lost in thought with their faces turned away from the viewer, in moments of solitude and authenticity that reveal their innermost selves. I’m drawn to compositons that radiate a powerful inner presence without grand gestures or excessive details. Through this, I aim to capture the balance between their elegance and deep humanity. A subtle beauty with an undercurrent of tension—a quiet ache that connects the viewer and me. If it resonates deeply, the painting has succeeded.
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I love to paint in almost neutral tones—warm whites, beige, stone, and rich shades of emerald, sienna, and black. These timeless colors speak with clarity and elegance without demanding attention, leaving room to let the private moment of connection unfold. My art invites a pause, offering calm and connection amidst life’s demands, reminding us to focus on what truly matters in an ever increasing complexity of life.
ELEGANT QUESTIONS
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
Wir sind immer noch zutiefst beeindruckt! Die Kunstwerke sind wunderschön und strahlen eine schlichte Schönheit aus, die ihresgleichen suchen.
Heike & Michael
Jana hat mich von Ihrer Kunst so überzeugt und einfach umgehauen. Ich folge ihr seit der Serie "Pieces of Elegance" auf Instagram und hatte das große Glück eins der Lieblingsbilder zu erwerben! Ich betrachte es so oft ich kann und bin dann überglücklich! Ich freue mich schon auf weitere Werke!
