JANINE LITTRELL
Janine Littrell has been a professional artist for over 30 years, developing a distinctive body of sculptural ceramic work inspired by nature, texture, and organic form. While attending art school, Janine had the opportunity to work in a stained-glass studio where she quickly became the lead artist, designing and creating custom stained-glass windows and other glass art pieces. During this time, she developed a strong foundation in composition, structure, and the interplay of light and form.
After 12 years in stained glass, Janine began exploring the expressive possibilities of ceramics. Drawn to the tactile nature of clay and its endless potential for movement and surface exploration, she immersed herself in the study of ceramic arts, learning from many of the leading ceramic artists of the time.
Her experimentation with colored slips led to the creation of distinctive 2D monoprints, several of which were exhibited in galleries in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. This period of exploration deepened her interest in layering, natural forms, and expressive surfaces—elements that would later evolve into sculptural vessels inspired by weathered materials and objects gathered from nature.
Janine’s pieces reflect a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of life and the balance between permanence and impermanence, strength and fragility. Through richly textured surfaces and organic movement, she creates work that invites reflection, calmness, and connection.
Now based in the Pacific Northwest, Janine continues to create work inspired by nature, community, and the quiet beauty found in everyday forms. Her work is exhibited in galleries in the Pacific Northwest, and she has received several awards for her ceramic art.
