Art Gallery - Collection of OriginalsOne of a Kind - Oils, Acrylics, Altered Art, Papers, Metals, and Found Objects
All Art Gallery works are original, signed pieces by artist, Janie Mills. My works are full of symbolism and expression with meaning to me. My gift to the viewer is to stimulate and evoke a personal emotion that speaks to them. Sometimes that emotion comes as a surprise to them. At times it insists on reaching into the dormant corners long ignored but refusing to be forgotten. Acknowledging the past's influence on the present, my wish is to bring you a message of hope that through the past there is healing in the present. I have been told that I haven't given up the healing profession as a nurse at all. My profession in healing now just involves using a different medium. If that be true, then, there could be no greater pleasure than to offer this gift. ** Although all works are original, similar works may be requested by commission.
"Moonlight Dewdrops" 22" x 28" x 1 1/2" acrylic on stretched canvas. ©Original by Janie Mills
With stunning colors of the ocean, this Madonna is the keeper of the pearls. Arabic legend says that pearls were formed when dewdrops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by oysters.
"Angel Unaware" © Original by Janie Mills
11" x 14" Oil Painting on stretched canvas of cemetery sculpture.
"I carry you in my heart" 18" x 24" stretched canvas
Mixed media original by Janie Mills
"Miss Fussbudget" 18" x 24" Stretched canvas
Original oil painting by Janie Mills
"But I Wanted a Pony" ©Original by Janie Mills
26" x 30" acrylic on unmounted canvas scoured for vintage effect. This precious little girl was painted from a early 1900's photo of a special family friend, now deceased. She was quite a character! I hope you are pleased, Jennie.This canvas can be shipped in a roll or can be mounted as requested.
This painting depicts an old vintage bike leaning against a red outbuilding at Full Circle Retreat in Viroqua, Wisconsin.
An oil painting of a portion of the little Full Circle farm house in Viroqua, wi.
"Breathe Outloud"
An original oil painting by Janie Mills. 16" x 20" x 1" stretched canvas - unframed.
Oil painting on stretched canvas 30" x 30" x 1 1/2" This painting speaks volumes to me. It is a challenge to myself to hone in on the gift of seeing with eyes closed - only using other senses. Intuition rarely fails.
"Leaving a Fragrance" Original acrylic on canvas by Janie Mills 9" x 12" x 3/4" unframed.
This painting is my depiction of a simple gift of fragrance left in a cup for me each morning by my husband. The cup and saucer is Nannie's (My husband's great grandma) china- in all it's glory-with it's chips and stains. We do not save it for special days, we use it to make every day special. We do not store it up in safe-keeping, for, we only have today. Read my blog entry here for a personal insight to leaving the gift of fragrance as well as the inspiration for this piece.
"Daddy's Hail Clouds" Oil on canvas - 16" x 20" - * SOLD* - This original oil painting is in honor of my loving Daddy. I have many memories of him staring out the back window of our Texas home, saying "Those clouds have hail in 'em". He always knew when the crops that sustained his family, were about to be totally wiped out. All we could do was hold our breath and pray. To this day, I have never developed the knack for knowing when hail is coming.
This piece is one I regret having let out of my own gallery collection. It is impossible to recreate the emotion.
"Peony's Bow" - SOLD -Oil on stretched canvas- 8"x8" x 1 1/2"
This painting came out of an urgent need to capture my gorgeous peonies that had relented and succumbed to the heavy rain the previous night.
"First Rose" - SOLD -Oil on canvas -12"x16"x3/4"
I captured our first rose of the season in this still life. I placed the single stem in an old apothecary bottle to enjoy the simplicity of its grandeur.
"Petunia Blaze" Oil on canvas - 16"x20"x1 1/2"
I painted this pot of petunias En Plein Air in our backyard. The color was so vibrant with the sun casting a stunning shadow.
Tin Nichos as Shrines or Altars
"Love Springs Eternal" - Tin Nicho or Shrine This tin nicho, or shrine is designed in the traditional cross shape container, measuring 6" x 9". The glass front is hinged to open from the bottom, up. There are 3 separate compartments inside. I choose a vintage Italian Holy card of a Madonna in adoration of a rose that appears to have sprung up in the midst of nothing. I couldn't keep from thinking about how many times I have been surprised at finding beauty in the midst of what might have been viewed as ruins or despair. Following the rose symbol, I remembered some dried roses I had hung in the rafter in my studio from a bouquet that I couldn't bear to discard. With the baby's breath, a wash of bees wax and a sprinkle of glass glitter, I knew that the rose would now be encased for a loving memory. The milagro hearts, dripping with more bees wax seemed perfect for both the small compartments. I cut metal filigree to embellish each of the 4 points of the cross. After attaching, they were then painted with bees wax. There is a metal loop for a hanger on the back, but I added another option for hanging with the ribbon. The ribbon is composed of old lace taken from a wedding veil, pink,vintage baby blanket binding and a newly hand dyed silk ribbon. The back is signed, Janie Mills.
This beauty is gonna be hard to part with. *Click image for pricing.
"I carry you with me" - SOLD - Sunburst Nicho I altered this little tin nicho, about 3 3/4" tall, into an impressive shrine or altar as homage to mothers everywhere. Inside it's glass, operational door, is an image of a Madonna and child from a vintage prayer card, and an inscription with "I carry you with me". There are crystals and beads attached by wire, as well as a luminous star hanging from the bottom. The latch is wrapped with silk ribbon to soften the rusty/verdigris, patina finish. The back has a loop for hanging or may also be placed on table top. Back is signed by artist, Janie Mills.
* Sorry, this piece is SOLD. But,I am always happy to customize a special shrine to your specifications.
" Birth gift" Shrine -SOLD- I altered this Altoid tin into a sweet homage to the gift of birth. The front image is of a Madonna and Child framed with Dresden gold foil paper scraps. The lid is hinged and opens with a vintage amber rondelle bead. Inside features the image with a snippet of the word "birth" along with it's definition taken from an old dictionary. There is a vintage gold colored heart charm and umber beads suspended at the top. Dried hydrangeas are sprinkled within and are surrounding the word "gift". A gold color metal filigree finishes the top and hides a wire hanger. The word "Mother" is decoupaged at the top. **Similar shrines may be commissioned upon request.
"Prayer" Altoid Tin Container Shrine
This Altoid tin holds one of my most favorite images - a woman in quiet communication with her maker. Painted in a blue-green, the tin was finished with a bees wax coating for a lingering aroma. Opening the tin using the attached pearl, you will discover a string of smaller pearls that hold a tiny silver cross with a single rhinestone in the center representative of prayer beads. It lays upon a soft bed of vintage lace torn from a old wedding dress. The right side houses more vintage lace, as well as vintage velvet flowers taken from an old hat. The image is of a stained glass church window. Simple text with the word "Prayer" is added. A tiny pink candle lights the way. It was perfectly sized in it's partial use when taken out of an old box of birthday candles. I wonder what stories of happiness it could tell? Unknown script is stamped over all. This original is signed by Janie Mills. I imagine this piece as a beautiful container for prayer beads, rosary or simply placed on a shelf as a sweet, meditative, remembrance. Measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" closed.
"Silence"Become part of the silence. Then if the simple sounds of nature has a message, then you understand, rejoice - for your soul is alive! Tin Container Shrine
This Altoid tin is painted in robin's egg blue and soft pink. Sealed with beeswax adds a luscious aroma. The front is a vintage bird and rose image decoupaged along with the title - "Become part of the silence". Inside is a sweet bird nest and egg (wooden) The metal bird is carrying a banner reading "nest,,,home..." The opposite side is musical notes with the quote continued "then if the simple sounds of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive..." The back of this original is signed by Janie Mills. Measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" closed.
"You are Powerful"Your playing small does not serve the worls Tin Container Shrine
The queen image on the front of this shrine was taken from a vintage Holy card. I continued the colors of Royalty throughout the theme. A gold jewelry bit was attached to open the lid. The gold metal crown on the inside was treated with a verdigris finish. German paper scraps and script were utilized throughout. A world map was decoupaged inside with a quote applied reading "Your playing small does not serve the world."The view from the top of the shrine shows the quote "You are powerful beyond measure". To give an impression of a crown, there are beads, a rondelle and jewelry bits attached. All original and signed by Janie Mills. Measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" closed.
Shrines
"I Dream You Run"I made this shrine just for myself. It encapsulates a constant dream I have about our daughter who went to heaven at the age of 2 years. She left a body of limitations for one that walks on clouds, one that runs among flowers, and even one that lifted her with wings to fly!!!!!! An old worn out doll leg is centered in the glass front, box. The quotes on the silk ribbons read "I dream you walk", "I dream you run", "I dream you fly". The shrine and a photo is suspended and carried in a metal bird's mouth. This shrine I shall keep, but I am happy to make a special one from your specifications.
Wire Dress Forms as Artistic Sculptures
"Perfect - Coming and Going"
Original, paper, wire, dress form designed by Janie Mills.
My thought for this design was as a homage to women who feel they must look perfect, but, all the while may feel something totally different underneath. Miss Perfect, Coming and Going, is wearing a paper gown as a thin veil to cover a protection of wire undercarriage. The dress is adorned with gold crowns and French script. Gold-flecked, wedding tulle is consciously cinched tightly at the waist with a crystal and pearl vintage earring. The back features a dainty vintage posie, silk ribbon, and white feathered wings. Underneath is an altogether different scene. There, you discover a page of an old medical illustration of Aphrodite's body depicting her "regions of insanity"- i.e.region of crime & selfishness, energy, combativeness, love of power, spirituality, seat of the soul, etc. A very unique, one-of-a-kind, statement!
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