Janie attended Washington State University and is self-taught as an artist, having given careful study to the work of those painters she most admires. She has exhibited in galleries, museums, and many invitational shows and is a long-standing participant in the C.M. Russell Auction of Original Art. Janie lives with her husband, writer William Hjortsberg and owns Legends Fine Art in Livingston, Montana.
"Every painting is a unique challenge. Like fine wine maturing in the cask, my painting process cannot be rushed, lest I compromise my vision and the results I seek to achieve."
Exhibits and Participation
- “Cowgirl Up”, Desert Caballeros Western Museum ~ Wickenburg, AZ
- Montana Land Reliance ~ Big Fork, MT
- American Miniature Show, Settlers West ~ Tucson, AZ
- Treasure State Art Show, Ravalli Museum ~ Hamilton, MT
- C.M. Russell Art Auction ~ Great Falls, MT
- Masters in Miniature, C.M. Russell Museum ~ Great Falls, MT
- Emerson Cultural Center ~ Bozeman, MT
- Danforth Gallery, Board of Directors ~ Livingston, MT