Painting With a Purpose: Artist Jean Banas - Abstract Expressionist

Jean Banas is a 92-year-old abstract expressionist and a major surprise to many critics and collectors who make the ageist and sexist assumption that her dynamic and energetic paintings were created by a much younger man.

[@tendr247]

A BEAUTIFUL couple!❤

[@ambratesori2239]

She is surely an inspiration for every artist.

[@NINrocks21]

amazing! very inspiring!

[@sharonjack8582]

WOW, Jean, WOW. I really understand that we artists do keep evolving with our work with each passing day. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and incredible artistic outputs. Raymond is also amazing with making your frames!!! 😊

[@archerandthemouse]

92? My gawd, you inspire me. I am an artist who chose to have a family, raising kids and making art professionally limits you but no regrets. Now I am almost 60 and wondering if its just to late to finally go for it and just do what I have been called to do my whole life. I think you may have answered that question for me. Thank you Jean.

[@sharonjack8582]

You can do it! Monet said he really started to get going in his 60's, using all the knowledge and observations he had accumulated over time.

[@j.elizabeth4621]

Please do it!!! It is so scary at first, you have so many experiences, love, and feelings - let it out on the canvas! Don’t be afraid.

[@sharonjack8582]

One of the aspects of your abstract paintings which is so appealing and soothing to me is how you have large areas for the eyes to rest. This is the mark of a successful abstract in my opinion. Plenty of action with places for the eyes to take a break.

[@edwardferry8247]

Jean’s work is very good. Fabulous 🎉

[@vanhawk1074]

Being creative can be frustrating process. Awesome attitude , love it

[@anacarr4795]

Lovely couple ❤beautiful and strong paintings❤❤

[@RosabelVerde]

I'm deeply impressed by your art and your energy, Jean! Your paintings in this video make me want to see more of your work immediately. Thanks and all my best wishes to you! ❤

[@thedawneffect]

Gorgeous paintings and so inspriring!!!! Thank you Jean Banas for your lovely work and sharing your studio with us :) As an abstract expressioinist WOMAN painter, it is ridiculous to think that ART is only a man's domain (still). Classic infuriating sexism. Thank you for being you JEAN and doing your dymanic paintings. You deserve all the attention! Xo

[@sematagi9291]

❤ what an inspirational lady, wonderful

[@carolerichardson9930]

Thank you Jean, truly inspirational ❤

[@nickrodis6862]

Your art is really great and happy thank you!

[@DarrylBarnes]

Shes 92? She doesnt look a day over 65

[@paperprincess1050]

Why would anyone make such a stupid ignorant comment about this work!! > "a young man" really wtf is wrong with people.

[@kalana576]

I think that is lie, 5he teeth tells your age, she is not 92!

[@wildernesswoman123]

Maybe her teeth are capped as mine are...or dentures perhaps or maybe she has good genes.