Janet Mayes currently resides in Toowoomba, Queensland, and has been interested in art from an early age. In April 1993, she graduated from a three year Bachelor of Creative Arts course at the University of Southern Queensland, majoring in Painting and Printmaking. Janet enjoys working in a variety of art mediums, particularly pencil on drafting film, acrylic and gouache. The principal theme in her work focuses on the details found in the natural world. An important aspect in her art is the manipulation of light on the subject. Works have been displayed at numerous group exhibitions, featured in publications, and are housed in private collections. Janet has received many commissions based on the quality of her work.