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Jan Stannard

@janstannardart

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Mom | Wife | Artist
M.F.A University of Oregon
I draw to understand.

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Full Circle [Self-Portrait with Grandson]

I wanted to repost a better image of this drawing. Colored pencil and graphite drawings have proven to be challenging to photograph! I really appreciate all the positive feedback on the first posting.

This piece is a companion to “The Bond,” an earlier drawing of me holding my son. Watching life come full circle to now holding my grandson inspired me to capture this moment. My drawing pays homage to Mary Cassatt and Élisabeth Vigée-LeBrun, who so beautifully depicted motherhood and family connections.

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 14” x 11”
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24 days ago

Across Generations

Seeing our son as a father is one of the greatest joys of our lives.

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 12” x 9”

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4 months ago

Tangled Roots

Cousins. Brothers. Forever friends.

Graphite 11” x 14”

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6 months ago

Portrait of Ellie

I tried to capture her spirit and her beauty. I hope I did her justice.

Graphite 14” x 11”

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8 months ago

Family Blessings

2025 was a year filled with love and miracles.

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 11” x 14”

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10 months ago

Sweet Memories

Honoring our ancestors is the true meaning of celebrating Halloween.

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 14” x 11”

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@ausableartisanvillage I’m thrilled to be one of the artists chosen for the 2025 Great Northern Art Explosion! Thank you to juror Jennifer Rose Hasso for selecting my work.

“Get ready for one of Northern Michigan’s premier international art exhibitions — the Great Northern Art Explosion returns to Grayling this summer! Featuring incredible artwork from around the globe, this free and public event transforms downtown into a vibrant hub of creativity and inspiration.”

Opening Reception:
Friday, August 22nd at 4:00 PM

Awards Ceremony & Exhibit Closing:
Sunday, September 7th at 2:00 PM

#ArtExplosion2025 #GreatNorthernArtExplosion #portraitartist #portraitdrawing #portraitdrawings #pencilportraits #graphitedrawing #figurativeart #michiganartist #womenartists #artistsoninstagram by @janstannardart

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a year ago

First Friends

Three best friends, three new babies, one incredible journey together.

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 14” x 11”

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a year ago

Dayton

Recent portrait commission based on the client’s wonderful photo of her grandson

Graphite base with colored pencil tint 12” x 9”

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@bb.artcenter I am extremely honored that my drawing, Honeymoon Road Trip, was selected for the 44th Annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition. Thank you to esteemed juror Laurie Ann Farrell for including my work in this renowned exhibit.

“The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC), a nonprofit community art center serving the Detroit region, has hosted the Michigan Fine Arts Competition annually since 1982 when the Detroit Institute of Arts turned the statewide competition over to the BBAC. Every year, more than 500 artists from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin enter the competition. The MFAC is juried by artist(s) or curator(s) of distinction, who select current works of the highest quality. Cash awards support working artists, while recognizing the contributions they make to the cultural fabric of our region.”

About the Juror: Laurie Ann Farrell

“Laurie Ann Farrell is a globally recognized curator, art historian, and writer based in Dallas, TX. She has written extensively on contemporary art and culture, including exhibition catalogs, journal articles, and artist monographs. Her work has been profiled and featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, African Arts, Vogue, CNN, the Washington Post, the Detroit Free Press, ArtNews, Flash Art, and Artforum, among many others. As the former head of modern and contemporary art and curator at the Detroit Institute of Arts, she oversaw one of the USA’s most important postwar art and modern art collections, including the GM Center for African American Art.”

#michiganfineartscompetition #portraitartist #portraitdrawing #portraitdrawings #pencilportraits #graphitedrawing #figurativeart #michiganart #michiganartist #womenartists #artistsoninstagram by @janstannardart

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Portrait of My Husband

I am so grateful for every moment we share and for the family we built together.

Graphite 12” x 9”

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Portrait of My Son

I am beyond proud to be his mom.

Graphite 12” x 9”

#portraitartist #portraitdrawing #portraitdrawings #pencilportraits #graphitedrawing #figurativeart #michiganartist #womenartists #artistsoninstagram by @janstannardart

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