I have always believed that the duty of every "struggling" artist (literally or figuratively...we all struggle) was to assist other artists in receiving recognition for their own unique styles. Artists are an amazing breed. We see beauty in the ordinary and depth in the average. We have a gift for telling stories, creating myths, and transforming the world from the mundane to extraordinary ...sometimes without saying a word.
We struggle and suffer for our art, it is a part of us. We offer up little pieces of our soul for others to experience and judge, each time risking criticism, rejection and exploitation. We are a sensitive lot, and to subject ourselves to such scrutiny over and over requires nothing short of extreme bravery...or extreme determination. Either way, every once in a while someone comes along and gets it, and we validated...for a moment. Then we resume our struggle.
We create what we have to because we have to, we don't have a choice. Its in our DNA.

When I originally created my Studio Blue site, I had envisioned a place where people could go to view a mixture of my own work and the work of other artists I have come to admire. I thought it would be the perfect solution to achieving my oldest dream. There has been such an overwhelming response to my daily featured artists and I enjoy the process of discovery so much however, that I almost feel guilty throwing my own stuff in on occasion. So I have come up with a solution. I have decided to dedicate my Studio Blue site entirely to showing the work of others, and have recently added another site to the CommonMime family. StudioBlue Designs showcases my own work, new pieces alongside old favorites. All work shown is for sale, and each piece is offered in a variety of sizing options. Dimensions indicated are the original image dimensions. Please contact me at janeblue.art@gmail.com for more information.

I am also making constant updates to my gallery sites. Please have a look at some of the newest additions and be sure to keep checking back.