Janey was born in Narrogin, Western Australia.  Janey’s interest in art began as early as 2 years of age and lead to art becoming a major part of Janey’s childhood.  She excelled in art throughout her school years and attended a special course for art at Balcatta Senior High School in her senior years.  Janey can easily be described as “Totally addicted to art”.

Though best known for her delightfully tranquil paintings in gouache using a realist style, Janey is adept in all media and many styles.

Janey has been painting fulltime since 1991 and attained a high degree of respect in the art world from peers and art lovers alike.  Janey has won numerous major artistic awards for her work and has sold many paintings throughout Australia and overseas.  Janey Emery is achieving the recognition her distinctive artistic talents deserve.

attributes
Self taught in all mediums with the exception of leisure courses undertaken in oil and water colours.
Commenced teaching in art leisure courses in 1992.  Classes covering all mediums.
Appointed as arts adviser for the City of Wanneroo for 2003.

awards
1992 – 1ST AND 2ND PRIZE – Koorda Agricultural Society.  Popular choice award – Hyde Park.  Highly commended – Toodyay Agricultural Society.  2nd prize – Wanneroo Agricultural Society.