Check Out Janneke Beuerlein’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Janneke Beuerlein.  

Janneke, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
It’s the standard “I’ve always been an artist” – even as a kid all I ever did was create And I’ve always been very fortunate to have several family members encourage me. After receiving my bachelor’s in fine art, I decided I needed to take a break from painting. My soul just needed to figure itself out. It took a few years longer than anticipated but I knew I was ready to paint again when I couldn’t get an image for a new piece out of my head. 

Now I paint as much (or as little) as my two small children let me. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been far from smooth. I needed to step back from painting After college, and while that was absolutely necessary, I’m now trying to catch up while also being a mother. It’s an ever-evolving struggle to balance both parts of me that are so deeply intertwined. 

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I create abstract paintings, influenced heavily by emotion, nature, and being a mother. My process and style have evolved over time, which is what is so beautiful about being an artist. I never know what my next piece will look like, and I am very intuitive about creating my artwork. I Don’t like to limit myself to one medium, although I mostly work with acrylics, pen, and ink. 

What makes you happy?
Being outside in the sun and, obviously, painting – though the two have hardly mixed so far. I’m trying to push myself to take my work outside more. Both allow me to slow down and take control of myself – which, as a total control freak, is super hard but also freeing. It’s like free therapy. 

Contact Info:

• Website: www.jannekebeuerlein.com
• Instagram: @jannekebeuerleinart