In a blink of an eye, 10 years

Holey Moley, it's been a minute!

Or 10 years to be exact! 😳

Yup, I've started my return to my work as an artist after a very long hiatus. 

As you may or may not know, I had stepped away from my career as an artist to spend my time being a stay-at-home mom. While I was at home focusing on my family I continued to practice my creative skills by exploring painting, printmaking, and taking art classes in my spare time. I have recently returned to my art career with interest in mixed media art, encaustic painting and monoprinting, and cyanotypes.

In fact, one of my first steps back to work was to participate in a local art exhibition. Last month I was one of over 100 local visual, literary, and performing artists to participate in the Momentum Festival presented by The Arts Commission in downtown Toledo.

For my exhibition at the Momentum Festival, I prepared and framed 26 pieces. Go big or go home, am I right? 😅

Half of my exhibition was encaustic monotypes, and the other half were cyanotypes. Here are a couple of my favorites.

Enchanted Winter Wreath 8x10 Cyanotype by Janelle Lorenzen

The Refuge 8x10 Encaustic Monotype by Janelle Lorenzen

So what's next?

Obviously, I'm working to revive my blog. I decided to keep the history of my blog from my work as a portrait and fine art photographer. It's part of my journey and got me to where I am. However, you will see that my interests and work have shifted and evolved. 

I'll be working on getting a website together and a shop open to sell my work online. 

I'm also starting on an exciting new body of work exploring encaustic mono-printing. Check back for my next post with details on that.

Grand Re-Opening Sale!

You may have noticed that there have been a lot of exciting changes at LorenzenStudios.com! I have redesigned the site to include all my creative ventures in one place. Now, when you visit LorenzenStudios.com, you will see a number of “studios” to select from.

In the Lorenzen Studios Portrait Photography Studio you will find all new examples of my portrait work including maternity, newborns, kids, families, and pets. You will see that I still provide a personalized custom portrait session in your home, or at your local park, school, or church at the same great price.

As a special Grand Re-Opening Sale now through September 30^th I will be offering half off all portrait session fees! That means you still get the same personalized portrait session experience for only $20 from now through the end of September. In addition, I’m offering a FREE 8x10 print with every $50 print order you place now through the end of September. Be sure to book your session soon, as appointments will be filling up fast.

As always, I reward my existing customers for their referrals to friends and family. Now, when you refer someone who books a portrait session with me you will receive 20% off your next print order! So be sure to let your friends and family know about Lorenzen Studios Portraits, and have them mention your name when they book their session.

Thanks,

Janelle

P.S. Are you interested in receiving the Lorenzen Studios Fine Art Photography Newsletter? You can subscribe right here!

Portrait Site Back Up

Just a little note to let you know that all the changes are complete at LorenzenStudios.com (for now). The portrait portion of the site is back up.

I'll be sending out a newsletter soon to let everyone know of all the changes that are taking place.

Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

Portrait Site Down

I've been working on redesigning my website and I'm very excited about all the changes I'm making to LorenzenStudios.com. Now you will be able to access my portrait photography site, fine art photography site, photography blog, and art blog all from LorenzenStudios.com!

Unfortunately, there are a few kinks that need to be worked out and currently the portrait photography portion of the site is down. But hold tight! All the changes should be complete in the next day or two.

For now you can view my portrait examples here, on the Lorenzen Studios Photography Blog. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me at Janelle@LorenzenStudios.com.

Thanks for your patience!

~ Janelle ~