About Janet Skinner
Skinner’s work is represented in galleries, private and corporate collections in Australia & internationally. She is a successful contemporary and traditional artist for more than 30 years. Janet is a published author/illustrator and has a studio in Blackbutt South East Qld (by appointment only).
She achieved a world record for an art piece – Coordinated 15 solo exhibitions which included a touring exhibition to Regional Galleries around Queensland – Mentor of Youth and art advisory to Pine River Shire Council for 12 years.
Janet was the founder/ owner of ‘Artist Out & About Australia, school of art & design, for 20 years.
‘I’m on a journey. I hope to inspire. I learn something new each day. Who knows where my journey will take me and I hope to gain enjoyment on the way’.
Biography
- Born in London – Attended Art College UK
- Designed 400 + theatrical costumes, UK (own label)
- Achieved a World Record for Mural Design
- Owner/operator Janet Skinner Gallery 15 years – Brisbane and Blackbutt
- Entrant – Archibald Portrait Prize, Sydney x 3
- Painted from life (in situ) 104 railway scenes, Qld/NSW
- 14 SOLO exhibitions; including touring exhibitions to Queensland Regional Galleries –
- Caloundra Regional Gallery, Dalby Regional Gallery, Ingham Regional Gallery, Pine Rivers Regional Gallery, RQAS Brisbane, Rockhampton Rail Museum
- Artworks are represented in private and corporate collections in Australia and internationally
- Arts advisor to Pine Rivers Shire Council – 12 years
- Collaborative/public art projects/numerous – Moreton Bay and Brisbane City Councils
- Author/illustrator – 68 page, hardcover books x 3
- ‘Janagatha The Australian Dog – Kent – 1806’
- ‘Janagatha and the Family Tree– 1870 – 1966’
- ‘Janagatha and the Kosciusko Wizards – 1967’
- Researched and illustrated ‘Romance of the Rail, history in art and word’, written by Pauline Reckentin, edited/published by John Kerr
- Researched, wrote, and illustrated the touring exhibition– ‘Early Settler, CT Williams – His Journey’ – Libraries, museums and schools – two years
- Founder/Owner ‘Artists out & about Australia’ (School of Art & Design) Brisbane, 20 years
Portrait - Colin Campbell
Janet Skinner’s Archibald Portrait Prize entry, of the late Colin Campbell - Horticulturalist, television and radio presenter.
Portrait - Colin Campbell
Janet Skinner’s Archibald Portrait Prize entry, of the late Colin Campbell - Horticulturalist, television and radio presenter.
Portrait - Colin Campbell
Janet Skinner’s Archibald Portrait Prize entry, of the late Colin Campbell - Horticulturalist, television and radio presenter.
Portrait - Heather Foord
This was Skinner's third Archibald entry, Heather Foord - Journalist / Channel 9 News / Presenter.
Portrait - Heather Foord
This was Skinner's third Archibald entry, Heather Foord - Journalist / Channel 9 News / Presenter.
The Queensland Weekender - Coverage
Watch Queensland Weekender, 5.30pm Saturdays in August. Chris ‘Buddha’ Handy interviews Janet Skinner at her Blackbutt Gallery.
The Queensland Weekender - Coverage
Watch Queensland Weekender, 5.30pm Saturdays in August. Chris ‘Buddha’ Handy interviews Janet Skinner at her Blackbutt Gallery.
The Queensland Weekender - Coverage
Watch Queensland Weekender, 5.30pm Saturdays in August. Chris ‘Buddha’ Handy interviews Janet Skinner at her Blackbutt Gallery.
Doug Murray
Television and radio broadcaster, Doug Murray is pictured here with Skinner, during a filming segment, at Skinner’s (previous) Brisbane based gallery.
Doug Murray
Television and radio broadcaster, Doug Murray is pictured here with Skinner, during a filming segment, at Skinner’s (previous) Brisbane based gallery.
Gerald Dickens, great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens
Attends Janet Skinner’s book launch in the UK. “I was thrilled to see him there. The launch was a high spot in my life”.
In the Media
The Queensland Weekender – Coverage
Watch Queensland Weekender, 5.30pm Saturdays in August. Chris ‘Buddha’ Handy interviews Janet Skinner at her Blackbutt Gallery.