The Beautiful World of Janet Hill

I've said it before, and I'm going to say it one more time: There is so much amazing talent on Etsy, that when you come across things like the work of Janet Hill you simply must write a blog post about it!

Quoting from her website, 

Janet Hill discovered her passion for painting as a teenager. With the support of her family and teachers, Janet earned a degree in Fine Art from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where she specialized in oil painting and graduated with honors. Following graduation, she spent several years working in fields unrelated to art. Deeply missing her creative life, she decided to take a leap of faith and paint full-time. She has never looked back. 

Janet enjoys painting the beauty of women, interiors, and still-life. Her choice of subject matter ranges from a duchess satin gown to a humble bowl of cereal. She seeks out glamour and beauty in everything that surrounds her. Her work is displayed in private collections throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Janet lives in the beautiful city of Stratford, Ontario, Canada. She paints in a small in-house studio where she lives with her husband John, and their cat and dog.

What follows here is only a tiny sample... Enjoy!

Little Wings

Dancers

The Fox In The Bed

Love At First Sight

The Moment Silke Meets Hugo

More of Janet Hill's work can be purchased in her Etsy shop. Don't you just love it?

Empty Frame Collection Preview

Inspired by Empty Frame, the band, but also because I wanted to experiment, I decided to create a new collection of designs that incorporate real dollhouse frames. I am thinking of expanding the designs to include more styles of frames, but I definitely want some feedback here...

Bohemian Tassel Flapper Necklace

Art Deco Inspired Necklace

What intrigued me about these in the first place has to do with the possibilities of the frame in itself as an element, instead of the frame showing something else. Interior design has been using empty frames for years, as a decorative element or with some practical aspect as well. When I found some real dollhouse frames, I knew what I wanted to make...  And, by the way, I think these designs blend so well with the current fashion trends! Long and substantial, these are statement and conversation pieces, without being too loaded. Perfect!

But really, this post is asking for your feedback...  I mean, I made those necklaces, they are my babies, of course I love them... But what do you think? Would you buy them? Or something similar? Let me know!