Janet Skiles - “Quasi-Realism” With Depictions of Nature

Janet Skiles is a nature-loving freelance illustrator who lives in Illinois. She paints very intricately detailed illustrations that exhibit a strong passion for nature - in all its wondrous forms. This grows from an idealistic view of the world. She considers her art ‘quasi-realism with a whimsical depiction of natural scenes’. Her works are created using traditional watercolor and airbrush. Recently, however, she began working digitally, discovering the infinite possibilities of using Photoshop to enhance existing illustrations or to create new ones.

Janet Skiles clients include: National Geographic, National Wildlife, and The Smithsonian Gift Catalogue, as well as other gift catalogues and nature stores. Her illustrations also appear in journals, note cards and stationary, needlework, decorative flags, holiday themed decorations, puppets, and more. LINK