THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, April 6, 1995 TAG: 9504050149
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: CLOSE-UP
SOURCE: VICKI LEWIS
LENGTH: Medium: 66 lines
Norfolk artist Janice Gay-Maker - who works with oil pastels, soft pastels and oils - has exhibited her work throughout the area and in several East Coast galleries.
In addition, Gay-Maker's works are part of many corporate and private collections throughout the United States and Canada.
``Much of my work reflects landscapes colorative in nature,'' Gay-Maker said. ``They convey a sense of peace, tranquillity and provide one a place to escape.''
Gay-Maker has been interested in art since she was a child growing up in a Boston suburb. In high school, she was voted ``most artistic,'' and, after graduating from the Massachusetts College of Art with a bachelor of fine arts degree, she began exhibiting her work.
She has lived Norfolk since 1986 after relocating from her home state of Massachusetts. She now has a studio at the d'Art Center.
Name: Janice Gay-Maker.
What brought you to Norfolk: A U-Haul that broke down on the Cross-Bronx Turnpike.
Birthplace: Boston, Mass.
Birthdate: Friday, May 13.
Occupation: Artist.
Marital status: Married.
Children: Son, Nicholas Wiley Gay.
Last book read: Longfellow's ``Poetical Works.''
Favorite movie: ``Hook'' - Nicholas and I watch together ... after that any Akira Kurusawa movie.
Favorite magazine: Any art magazine and Seikyo Times.
If you could trade places for just one day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? It's taken me 10 years to change my karma - at this time I'm not ready to take on anyone else's.
Biggest accomplishment: Singing in a chorus with 1,000 people in the Honolulu, Hawaii, Cultural Festival. The event, and getting there, really had a profound effect on my life.
Most embarrassing moment: Second grade. I had a spiteful teacher that year. It was a long moment.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wouldn't mind a new spine.
Perfect way to spend the day: Hiking in the wilderness with my family, observing wildlife.
Favorite vacation spot: New England in the summer.
Pet peeve: My allergies.
First job: V.J. Engraving Co. We made brass embossing plates for a greeting card company.
Worst job: In this town, I would never tell.
Favorite restaurant: My house - my husband is a great cook.
What do you like most about Norfolk? It's big enough so there's lots to do and small enough so you can actually do it.
What do you like least about Norfolk? Summer heat. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by LAWRENCE JACKSON
KEYWORDS: PROFILE BIOGRAPHY ARTIST by CNB