Your Vision is Waiting to Be Seen.

I help heart-led entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and creatives bring their ideas to life through art, design, and creative strategy.

Creativity moves through everyone—an unseen current, a pulse waiting to be felt. I help you trust that flow, step into the unknown, and bring inspiration into form.

If you’re ready to explore the depths of your vision, take a look at my work and let’s connect.

  • Heart-led

    Every project is driven by a genuine passion for understanding your story and helping you share it with the world.

  • In-Depth and Collaborative

    Together, we dive deep to capture the essence of your brand and inspired ideas, crafting something that resonates with the right people and attracts the right opportunities.

  • Supportive

    I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way, so you can shine in what you do best.

  • Holistic

    Your brand is more than a fancy logo—it’s the world you create. Your ‘why,’ your story, and the space you move through shape our process, guiding the strategy and design in a way that feels deeply true to you.

  • Artistic

    Artistic

    With 20+ years as a professional fine artist, illustrator, writer, brand strategist, and designer, I bring a unique perspective—and a layered, artistic approach that sets each project apart.

Where Do We Begin?

  • What Do You Need?

    Whether you need branding, a visual presence, or a creative guide to help you navigate your next steps, let’s start with a conversation.

    → Book a Call

  • Creative Quest

    You know who you are and what you do—but how do you give that form?

    That’s where I come in. The Creative Quest is an immersive deep dive to uncover the essence of your brand, your inspired ideas and biggest dreams— and translate them into something tangible.

    → Learn More

  • Work With Me

    You can take our Creative Quest findings to implement on your own, or hire me to bring your vision to life. Through artistic design, creative strategy, and intuitive alignment, I craft brands, spaces, and experiences that feel true to you and resonate with the right people.

    → Explore Services & Pricing

  • "Janelle’s talent is absolutely incredible—not just as a fine artist, but as a seasoned, multifaceted designer who grasps exactly what her clients need and delivers it. "

    Julie Chiariello | Skunk Magazine

  • "Confidence behind the visual presence of our business transfers, and people instantly trust and feel connected to our brand and message."

    Dan Searles | Always Sow Good

  • "Janelle listened carefully to my vision and purpose, creating the precise look and feel I imagined. Her interest in her clients' dreams is genuine."

    Tina Pollycut | Ladle Full of Love

  • "[Janelle] is attentive to picking up the nuances that align with the mission statement of the project to effectively convey a brand's message."

    Rashad Hall | The Lucrative Podcast

  • "[Janelle] was able to tap into the core essence of what our brand is, and that is something that I think is hard to find."

    Amanda Nann | Aquafied Australia

  • "I know that my book is so much better because of Janelle's skill, vision, and heart."

    Katherine Bird | Author of The Healer’s Process

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The world needs your truth—let’s see where it leads. Book a no-pressure call to explore what’s possible and how I can support you.

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