Treacherous and Magical...

This is my first illustration of 2010! This is a temporary image for now, until I find a larger format scanner to properly scan it. Several people have asked me what my inspiration was for this, which is probably the most flattering feedback an artist can ask for. It seems to me that...

Cut Paper Owl...

This is a new piece I created for the fun of it. I love owls, its no secret, so while the subject may be all too familiar, this piece was more about the process. I sometimes find I become complacent with my work flow and as a result, I get scared and disillusioned. I think fear is...

Neighborhood Owl...

I was inspired by a sweet little story a good friend and neighbor told me… George, my neighbor, has heard but never seen our resident owl. But this owl soon became important to George as she would sing her song for him while he took his little daughter on their morning stroll. George...

T Shirt For Dessert...

Janis has just finished illustrating her second childrens book this year called T Shirt Dessert by first-time author Jayne Bonilla. The story is about a little girl with a bad habit of chewing on her clothes. To deter her, her mother ties, pins and sews a medley of unappetizing –...