16 Abstract paintings MCM Illustrations Janet Anderson NY MI Detroit Surrealist

up for consideration is an interesting vintage unpublished book including original paintings illustratioins etc called   "The Metamorphosis of the Bicycle Rider" by listed Artist Janet M. Anderson (1949-1996). It measures 10.5 by 14.5 inches and is about 25 pages in length with about 16 original hand drawn abstract artwork illustrations by listed artist Janet Anderson. It is signed and dated on part of the sticky notes May 1969. Some of the Poetry was done by "Karen Brooks" and Lawrence Darrell and Justine. ? Please see photos as part of description. If you take the time to look you can see that here work is very finely detailed...and of which she was about 20 years of age at the time and probably still in CSS 16   It was purchased along with several other of her works in a defunct Gallery here in Michigan. If you have any questions or something to share. Please message me...Buyer pays shipping.  Biography:Janet Anderson (1949-1996) was an artist of astonishing breadth and depth. Born in Royal Oak, MI and raised in nearby St. Clair Shores, Anderson honed her artistic talents by studying drawing, illustration, and printmaking at the University of Michigan, College of Creative Studies in Detroit, and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn.  BIOGRAPHY FROM LE CHATEAU ART GALLERY Janet Anderson (1949-1996) was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and raised in nearby St. Clair Shores.  She studied drawing, illustration, and printmaking at the University of Michigan, College of Creative Studies in Detroit, and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Anderson's interest in art began with the influence of her grandmother, Grace Anderson who was an art and music instructor in St. Clair Shores. Her grandfather, Captain Charles Anderson was senior captain of the Columbia and the Put-In Bay, both excursion boats on Bob-lo Island. Anderson originally began drawing scenes of Detroit using photographs taken by her grandfather or drawing from memory scenes she recalled while riding along with him.  Though Anderson would cycle between Detroit and New York City during the mid-70s and early 80s, Detroit was her true artistic home, and she began to exclusively draw architectural scenes from Detroit after she completed her formal education. She did ink drawings intended to capture the detail and beauty of well-known Detroit landmarks as well as life along the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair.  Anderson displayed her work at Detroit institutions including the Art Institute of Detroit, the Fisher Building, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Bicentennial Gallery, Renaissance Center and Cobo Hall. She received commissions from a wide range of businesses, publications, advertising campaigns, and individuals, and had her work shown to visiting celebrities and dignitaries such as Hello Dolly! star Carol Channing and U.S. President Gerald Ford.  Carol Channing received an original ink drawing of Anderson's when she performed Hello Dolly in Detroit. Michigan native, President Gerald Ford came to Livonia, MI in November 1976 for a campaign rally that over 1500 people participated in. Anderson presented one painting of the Detroit Skyline and one of a Grand Rapids Castle (Ford's hometown) to the President. In the 70's Anderson was very active in Detroit advertising campaigns. She worked with Detroit's Central Business District Association on their campaign, "Downtown Detroit Days", which aimed to bring business to downtown Detroit with a 4 day shopping event featuring large sales in premiere businesses as well as live music entertainment throughout Downtown.  Anderson illustrated the newspaper advertisements with several pen and ink drawings of Detroit's skyline. After her work in this campaign, in 1976, Anderson was invited to a Central Business Association banquet dinner, where two of her ink drawings were presented to then Mayor of Detroit Coleman Young and to Nicholas Panuzio from the General Services Administration in Washington D.C. Mayor Young was presented with a drawing of St. Mary's schoolhouse in Greektown, and Panuzio was presented with a drawing of the federal McNamara building. This particular drawing has previously been on display in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Anderson was selected to participate in a number of metro Detroit art shows and contests including the Berkeley Art Fair, where she received first prize in 1976; the Livonia Sprint Art Show, where she was awarded second prize in 1976 for the mixed media category; Downtown Detroit Arts Festival, St. Clair Art Fair, Royal Oak Annual Outdoor Art Fair, Grosse Pointe Artists Association Fall Art Festival, and the Detroit Yacht Club Art Show. In 1975, she was featured in the annual Downtown Detroit Arts Festival. Anderson worked to capture the essence of the city of Detroit: climbing on top of the General Motors Building to get a perfect view of the Fisher Building's golden tower and front archways, and standing in the middle of Woodward Avenue in order to truly capture the spirit of Detroit. Anderson was quoted saying, "I enjoy drawing this city, I see Detroit as being in the midst of a wonderful change. And I cannot run fast enough to catch up in appreciation of what has been here and what is yet to be. I find the classics in my own backyard and the future in my front." Her ink drawings and lithographs celebrate the city of Detroit including its history. While her pen and ink drawings and lithographs comprised the majority of her work, Anderson also created canvases and watercolor paintings, playing with sweeps of color and shape in abstracts and wild textures in street scenes and surreal portraits.  Anderson died of cancer in 1996, leaving commercial illustrations and personal paintings including a series on cancer, which immortalized the city that nurtured her and her personal artwork. Warmest Regards, Johnny JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987