New Studio!

Exciting news! I recently signed a lease on a new studio space in downtown Toledo. My 7th floor space is large and urban and on a floor with a number of other artists' studios. Its in an old building on Jefferson that used to be the old Hotel Secor. I've been super busy getting the studio ready for clients, so I don't have any photos to share yet. However, I will be planning an "Open Studio" party when the work is complete. So check back for details.

Here is an image of the old Hotel Secor circa 1910.

Cheers,

~ Janelle ~

Exciting News!

I have great news! One of my photographs has been accepted to the Toledo Area Artist Exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art! For those of you who don't know, the Toledo Museum of Art is rated among the top museums in the US. So this is a great opportunity for me and I'm so excited to be accepted! Below is the information for the show.

The 91st Toledo Area Artist exhibit will be on display in the Canaday Gallery at the Toledo Museum of Art from July 10th - August 23, 2009. The awards ceremony and opening reception is on July 10th at 7:30 p.m. (cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m.).

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~

Artist Trading Card Soiree

I recently had the opportunity to participate in my first Artist Trading Card event at the Space 237 gallery. It was fun experience. I met a lot of other artists and had the opportunity to see cards made from a number of techniques.

For those of you who don't know, an Artist Trading Card (ATC) is a small, collectible piece of art, 2.5" x 3.5". They are not to be sold but to be exchanged between artists. An ATC can be any medium and should include the artist's name, contact info, and title on the back of the card.

The theme of the soiree I attended was "Outer Space". Here are the images I came up with using photoshopped photos of lights and textures for my first edition of ATCs.










If you are an artist in the Toledo area and interested in participating in the next Space 237 ATC event please click here for more info. Hope to see you there!
~ Janelle ~

Artomatic 419 Opening

The opening at Artomatic 419 this past Saturday was amazing! So many people came out to see the large variety of visual, performance, and literary arts offered. The show was filled with a great creative energy that was truly inspiring.

My photography in the exhibit was well appreciated. I received some wonderful compliments and it was great to see so many friends and family were able to make it out to support my work. Thanks to everyone that could make it! If you weren't able to make it this past Saturday, don't worry, you have two more weekends to check it out. Please pass the word onto your friends, family, and acquaintances!

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~

Artomatic 419

It's been very busy here as I prepare for my new fine art photography exhibit that will be on display at Artomatic 419 in downtown Toledo. Be sure to mark your calenders because you don't want to miss this exhibit including the area's best visual, performing, and literary arts!

Check out the TV ad for the event created by the talented guys at Above The Shop Studios for more information.



Artomatic419! 2009 TV Ad from Above the Shop Studios on Vimeo.

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~

Painter Lisa Zook

Throughout preparation for my art exhibit at Artomatic 419 I have had the opportunity to meet a variety of talented artists. While ordering custom frames at American Frame I met the extremely talented painter Lisa Zook. This lady has a wonderful spirit and a great eye. She resides right here in Toledo, OH, although her paintings can be viewed at a number of out-of-town galleries. Take a moment to check out Lisa's awesome work!

Save The Date!

Save the date for my new photography exhibit at Artomatic 419 this spring!

Who: Janelle Lorenzen Photography
What: New Photography Exhibit
When: April 18th, April 25th, and May 2nd at 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Where: Artomatic 419 - 201 Morris Street, Toledo OH 43604

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~