Janis Polychron

Janis Polychron graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Batchelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in advertising. Janis has worked as a graphic and commercial artist for some of the best known advertising agencies in the state. This included a stint as the first intern for Cranford, Johnson, Robinson, Woods. She was also campaign coordinator for Dale Bumpers through Deloss Walker and Associates of Memphis/Little Rock and associated with Combs and Co. of Little Rock. Janis's contributions to the community have been wide spread, serving as the set designer for the Miss Arkansas pageant for many years, to SpringFest coordinator, and as campaign manager for numerous political candidates. Janis is a native Arkansan having lived in Hot Springs for the past 26 years.

"I began my love of art one summer as a child in a cottage at Burchwood Bay on Lake Hamilton with 'with a paint by number kit'. My mother constantly provided encouragement, materials and inspiration to further my artistic expression. My career in graphic arts and love for texture, color and light have given me the inspiration to create pieces with exceptional movement and depth."

When asked about her "K.a.-kitchen art", Janis said, "on a trip to Santa Fe, I was inspired by the San Busco Farmers Market. Seeing the shapes and colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables took my art in another direction."