My artwork is anchored in an enduring fascination with the ocean. I study the California coastline to find inspiration in the ever-changing ecosystems where land and water converge. The intrigue lies in the act of scouring tide pools and observing the landscape as it shifts and transforms over time.
The rhythms, textures, and changing tides of the shoreline serve as both subject and influence, informing my approach across a range of media. My practice spans charcoal, oil painting, ceramics, and jewelry, allowing me to explore oceanic themes through varied visual languages.
My work often navigates the intersection between representation and abstraction, capturing not only the physical presence of coastal elements but also their atmospheric and emotional resonance. Through layered surfaces, organic forms, tonal variation, I seek to evoke the full sensory experience of the California coast.
ARTIST BIO
Kayla Janes is a fine artist located in Laguna Beach, California. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Laguna College of Art and Design, where she developed a multidisciplinary practice rooted in observation.
Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Southern California, where she continues to engage with a vibrant community of artists and collectors. She is also a regular exhibitor at the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach, a longstanding and celebrated venue that highlights locally rooted, hand-crafted work. Janes artwork is held in private collections internationally.
In addition to her studio practice, Janes is an educator who has taught at several colleges in the region, including Laguna College of Art and Design and Saddleback College. Through teaching, she shares her knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques while encouraging students to develop their own artistic voices. Her dual role as artist and educator informs her practice, fostering a continual dialogue between making and learning.
Janes continues to live and work in Laguna Beach, where the surrounding landscape remains an integral part of her creative process. Her work reflects an ongoing exploration of color, environment, and observation. grounded in a deep appreciation for the natural world.
