From the studio

Studio Notes

Studio Notes are a place for Janet to share what she is noticing, making, testing and thinking about as her work evolves.

Some notes may be short. Others may take more time. They may include works in progress, material experiments, finished pieces, studio reflections, collection updates or the story behind a particular work.

Latest Notes

Janet Fryer, seen from behind, painting the leaves of a tree against a blue sky on a large canvas.
Blessings from the UniverseJuly 8, 2026

I sit here looking at four pieces in various stages of completion. Is it done? Not sure.

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Painting of two geishas resting close together, one watching over the other, faces pale against dark hair and a red trimmed patterned robe, in soft greys, white, blue and deep charcoal.
The Geishas2025

The Geishas came as a challenge. I do enjoy the idea of a sculptured piece to complement a painting.

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A sculpted head of a goddess with closed eyes and serene face, gold leafed skin and deep red lips, wearing a tall dull black turban touched with gold leaf, on a shaped torso plinth.
Goddess Sculpture2025

As this female bust emerged, her face gave off a regal, almost Egyptian countenance.

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Three sculpted clay faces raised on dowels set in solid wood blocks, arranged as a triad, each with an aquiline nose, firm mouth and tightly curled hair, painted in aged white.
The Three Muses2024

Inspired by classic images of historic pseudo-Roman busts, I formed these three faces.

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