In this episode of the Creatively Enhanced Podcast, we feature Janna Blackburn, the 3rd place winner of the Color Play Abstract Art Contest and Online Exhibition at CEV Art Gallery. Janna shares how her personal growth and life transitions—especially becoming an empty nester—sparked a renewed artistic journey.

Discover how she first explored fluid art, what led her to embrace abstract mixed media, and how she channels her daily experiences and Arizona landscapes into powerful visual stories. Janna opens up about how experimentation, resilience, and self-taught skill fueled her evolution as an artist.

Perfect for emerging creatives, this conversation is filled with insight, encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone finding their path in the art world.

🎧 Listen in to hear:

• Janna’s journey to placing in the Color Play contest

• Her first steps into fluid art and artistic experimentation

• Advice for artists looking to grow, evolve, and stay true to their vision

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To learn more about Janna and her artwork, follow her at www.instagram.com/jannablackburnartstudio and Facebook.

Janna's Website: https://www.artpal.com/jannablackburn