My name is Janie McGee. I am artist and writer. I create Black art from 1619 - 1960. My website for my artwork and family web is :www.bluumbrellastudio.com
Blu Umbrella Studio
Fine Art and Greeting Cards
My Artwork....
Blu Umbrella Studio sells and creates Fine Art, Books, and prints by Janie McGee..
After 31 years as an artist I find joy creating art that create positive images for the Blacks community . Christians, and document the black experience. I create Fine Art, Graphics, Designs, Illustrations, historical images of the history of black in American. My goal is use color, texture, and emotions to educate, stimuate, and provoke thought.
I started creating art when I was 7 years old. My first show was at age 15 in Columbus Ohio. I create from the heart, soul, and spirit. I graduated from Ohio Dominican College 1987 with B.F.A. I have 31 years as a professional artist with volumes of work. I create women's art that reflect their inner real beauty. As an black woman artist my issues and struggles have been documented in relationship with my career and gender. As a Christian artist my faith is the center in all I do. The purpose of my art is to glorify God,create positive images for blacks, bring forth Christ in art, and heal the broken.
I write Christian Books, Children Books, Historical novels, and non fiction books. I also create Christian short films unfer the name "SOTE Filmz". I self published by books, cards, and art. My greeting cards are filled with personal prayers I have written, sciptures, and hope.
I write from my Christian experience. I preached for many years all over Ohio in the Christian performing Arts community. I write about spiritual warfare, deliverance, The Holy Spirit, miracles, and God move in my life. My artwork is historical but prophetic also. My husband and I hope to encourage any other writers to share thier story.