Janette Ralph

South Downs

Janette Ralph is a contemporary artist from the North of England who earned her degree in Communication Design from Art School in Manchester and worked as a graphic designer for over 25 years, including positions at high-profile London agencies, before becoming a full-time professional artist. Her graphic design background directly influences her painting approach: she naturally flattens a scene, breaking it down into individual elements representing the contents through pattern, texture, feeling and colour. She works primarily in acrylic on canvas, favouring larger formats, creating detailed landscapes where what appears to be a simple landscape reveals a patchwork of intense painted detail. She explores various finishing techniques, layering colours and removing sections to create depth and visual interest, and is represented by Langham Gallery, London.