Jeanie Tomanek draws upon themes that first developed in her poetry, exploring various feminine archetypes from myths, folk-tales, fairy tales, and her own experiences. The natural world as she experienced it growing up on a farm in the Genesee Valley region of New York also strongly influences her work. Trees, flowers, birds, and snow are symbols for emotional states or story elements. She has been called a mythic artist, telling ancient stories that never grow old. Tomanek’s work is held in many private and public collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. She is also a published poet and her paintings have appeared as cover art for literary journals and poetry collections. She lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband Dennis and two rescue dogs. Her work can be seen at www.jeanietomanek.com.