Janell combines her art education, more than 20 years of professional art and photography experience and several years in the advertising industry to create beautiful art that her clients treasure... for a lifetime.

Janell's Journey   At the age of 16 Janell knew she wanted to be an artist.  She was fascinated with the creative processes of photography and painting.  She loved spending time painting, drawing and creating photographs in a traditional black and white darkroom. During her senior year of college she had her first gallery show of fine art hand painted mural photographs combining painting and black and white photography as well as a selection of her portrait work. Janell received her Bachelors degree in Art from Southern Oregon University where she studied fine art photography, painting, and design.   The pursuit of her creative career led her to the Los Angeles area.  Soon after, she met her husband Mike and moved to Pasadena.  In 1991 she started her own fine art photography business and opened a retail location in Pasadena in the spring of 2001.  In May of 2004, she had a charming studio built in the garden of her home. This location has allowed Janell to continue to create her unique art in an inspirational and beautiful garden setting.

"I have always believed that a portrait is a work of fine art that is as personal as one's thoughts and feelings. Great art captures a moment in time and renders it timeless rather than simply "eye-catching."  Throughout my career as an artist, I have developed a style of creating art that embraces this philosophy.  I believe that the art of portraiture is a collaborative effort -- a collaboration between my artistic interpretation and you, my subject.  Gaining an understanding and an appreciation for who you are and translating that into a portrait is what gives my artwork a timeless quality -- a quality that you will treasure for a lifetime.  I invite you to contact me for a complimentary consultation and to visit my studio and gallery."  -- Janell

• Certified Professional Photographer, 2006
• Bachelors Degree in Art, Southern Oregon University
• Over 20 years of professional art and photography experience
• Over 25 years of experience creating fine art for galleries
• Guest lecturer at Pasadena City College
• Advisory Committee member, Pasadena City College Art Department
• Professional Photography seminar instructor
• Fine art instructor to adults, children and teens
• Professional Photography Print Competition Judge
• Judge - Amateur Photography Competition for Teens
• Professional Business speaker
• Manga Art Teacher - Children, Teens and Adults