Embrace Mistakes

I love this article on the MMCA Marketplace blog by Seth Apter. He reminds us that making mistakes is very much the part of the creative process. By embracing our mistakes or even the possibility of mistakes we can grow as artists and connect deeper with our creative self. Seth says, "As in life, what is most important is how we react and respond to the mistakes we make. And as in life, if the fear of making a mistake holds you back, you will never reach your potential. You may never know what you are capable of. You may never unleash the artist inside. So embrace the mistake. You will be happy you did!"



I know this fear of make mistakes during the creative process has held me back in my own work. It tends to force me to exist too much in my head instead of letting my heart lead the creativity. I post this as a reminder to all my creative friends as well as myself that making mistakes is part of the process and embracing them is the best way to reach your creative potential.



Cheers!

~ Janelle ~

PRIZM's Art-A-Fair Exhibition 2010

Tomorrow marks the opening of PRIZM's Art-A-Fair exhibition at the Toledo Lucas County Library in downtown Toledo. This is my first year participating in this event. I will have four photographs on display in the gallery.

In addition, this year's creative challenge is called "Charmed And Be Charmed" and includes a display of miniatures. I have submitted six mixed-media ATC's for the challenge. Only very recently I have gotten back into working on mixed-media art and this was a fun opportunity for me to participate.

Tomorrow's opening reception is from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m at the main branch library and the event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will hang in the library's 2nd floor gallery through June 26th and is free and open to the public during the library's normal business hours.

I will post photographs of the exhibit after the opening. So check back!

Hope to see you there!

~ Janelle ~

Studio News

This post is to let my clients know that I have moved out of my studio space in downtown Toledo. Although there is a lot of great creative artists that have studio space in the Secor Building the space really wasn't working for me. Since the Lucas County Arena opened downtown parking has become a problem. The location has become rather inconvenient for my clients. So I have moved out of the space.

For now, I am without a proper studio space for my photography. I will continue to offer my services on location and in my clients' homes. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Although this was a hard decision to make, I do feel like I made the right one. Moving out of the space has helped me take stock of my creative activities and have inspired me to start painting and drawing again. I will also continue to concentrate on my fine art photography as always. Please be sure to check back to see my newest work.

~ Janelle ~

Dramatic B&W

This is my second time entering into an I ♥ Faces photo challenge. This time the theme is "Dramatic B&W" photography. My entry is a photograph I took at The Columbus Zoo. It was a hot summer day and this little girl was trying to cool herself in the mist.

"Summer Mist"

by Janelle Lorenzen

New Photography Exhibit

I know it's been a while, but I wanted to let you know about my new photography exhibit. I have a selection of my work on display at The Huntington Bank in Perrysburg as part of PRIZM's Art-In-Public-Places program. Please see PRIZM's press release below.


PRIZM Creative Community is currently featuring a display of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Infrared photography by member and local photographer Janelle Lorenzen at the Huntington Bank Building on Rt. 20 in Perrysburg, OH.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging is a set of techniques allowing a greater dynamic range from lightest to darkest areas of an image than regularly possible with standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods. The result is a hyper-real image with saturated colors and detailed shadows.

Infrared (IR) photography uses a filter on the front lens element to allow infrared light pass through to the image sensor while blocking nearly the entire visible light spectrum. Using this photo technique results in dreamlike images. These images are actually caused by foliage (such as tree leaves and grass) or other material reflecting light. This reflection is the same as when visible light is reflected from snow. Either HDR or IR photos can be enhanced with computer software designed for photo editing.

Photo artist Janelle Lorenzen received her BFA in Media Studies at The Columbus College of Art and Design in 2002. She owns Janelle Lorenzen Photography and focuses on portraits, fine art, and travel photography. Examples of her work are on display at the Huntington Building through April and on her website at www.LorenzenStudios.com.

PRIZM, along with local community partners, takes responsibility in providing local artists and community members opportunities to display and view creative expressions of life in Northwest Ohio. PRIZM provides numerous workshops in a variety of media and literary topics for members and guests. PRIZM’s goal is to enhance opportunities for all to experience creative expression.

PRIZM Creative Community is a 501 c. 3 nonprofit organization currently receiving partial funding from the Ohio Arts Council and Toledo Community Foundation. For more information on upcoming PRIZM educational workshops in the visual and literary arts visit our website at www.myprizm.com or email prizm@bex.net.

'Tis the Secor

I'm excited to announce that Janelle Lorenzen Photography will be participating among the Secor Artists in the 3rd annual 'Tis the Secor holiday event in downtown Toledo. The event will be held on December 4th at 6:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m at The Secor Building at 425 Jefferson Toledo, OH.

For those of you who don't know, my photography studio is located on the 7th floor of The Secor Building. This will be my first time participating in 'Tis the Secor and I'm excited to open my studio and invite you to celebrate the holiday season with me.

This year’s festivities feature an exhibition of artwork from the Secor Artists and the Toledo Sculpture Guild in the Secor Gallery on the first floor, and artwork from the University of Toledo Sculpture Department in the Gallery on Six on the sixth floor. Additionally, the Secor Artists will be opening their studios to the public on the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. Many works of art will be available for purchase.

Live entertainment will be provided through out the evening and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, and holiday cheer.

Georgette's Exhibit

From now through the end of the month I will have one of my fine art photographs on display at Georgette's cafe in Maumee as part of PRIZM's Art In Public Places program. Visitors can view the work in the coffee shop during normal business hours of 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays, and Saturday’s from 8-4 p.m. This is a great little local cafe. Please stop by and check out what they have to offer!