“The Pleasure Is in the Process”

Jane Dye is no stranger to art supply stores. After taking art lessons and creating her own masterpieces for the past 22 years, she stocks up on watercolors, acrylic paint and supplies for her collages. “Art is my passion,” Jane says. “I can’t imagine myself without it.”

An avid and experienced painter, Jane has recently begun working with found objects to make collages. She enjoys taking creative risks and finding new outlets for her creativity, noting that her favorite piece is always the one she is working on at the moment.

“The pleasure is in the process,” Jane says. “Right now I am painting a street scene that was inspired by my memories of growing up in Georgetown. It’s a bit romanticized, but I love reminiscing and turning the images into art.”
This artistic imagination has rubbed off on her grandchildren, who enjoy a variety of creative pursuits. In fact, during a recent visit with her granddaughter, the two stayed up until the wee hours of the morning painting and talking about art.

“It’s a way for us to relate and get to know one another better,” says Jane. “And of course, I am proud that she takes after me and is majoring in art at college.”

In addition to sharing her artistic talent with her family, Jane serves as a facilitator for art classes offered to members living at The Highlands, The Glenridge’s assisted living neighborhood. She teaches painting, collage, oil pastels and other techniques that provide the opportunity for members to be creative. Her students are grateful for her time and talent. “They recently thanked me for helping them think in a new way,” Jane says. “I think that’s the best compliment I’ve ever received!”

Whether trying a new medium, attending a performance or showing her work with one of the many local art organizations in Sarasota, Jane enjoys being a part of the cultural community at The Glenridge.

“Sarasota is a great community for the arts,” says Jane. “This week, we were treated to a wonderful performance by the local youth opera. When I think of the Glenridge Performing Arts Center and all our programs . . . I know I would never have these cultural opportunities if I wasn’t living here!”

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