Janis Commentz Blog
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Janis Commentz is known for her color-intense palette and loose brush strokes of figures and landscapes. Janis Commentz is a painter living in the Mojave Desert where she teaches classes and workshops for the Desert Institute in Joshua Tree. She has a B.A. in art and British Literature from the University of Redlands and M.A. in Education - CSUSB. She exhibits in Southern California.
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Greetings Friends!And just like that, chilly windy weather has arrived for Halloween!As we enter the busy season of autumn, I send encouragement and I want to share some light!Spring may be attractive after a long winter, but we revel in the deep reds, browns, unique shapes of drying seed pods, aromas and warmth of the fall season!I’m not a fan of shorter days, but I love celebrations and illuminated winter holidays. I am eager to return to Paris during the festive seaso ..read more
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A Tale of Two Paintings: Carmelscapes by my mother and by her twin, my uncle. Both circa 1965 As I review 2024, I am asking, “What are the best things we can honor and pass to the next generation?” I think we need to study closely the legacies left to us – and tonight I’m focusing on immediate family, friends, mentors, and those good people who influenced our lives for the better…who gave us time, told us stories, taught us skills and encouraged ..read more
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Good Saturday Morning!From the beginning of my Encouragement Only Substack newsletter – and my decade of blogging, I have chosen to bring positive words and healing to my readers.Some weeks are a bit more difficult – but I believe looking for the good helps one find it. And we all know the opposite is true.First, allow me to invite locals Mojave Desert dwellers to attend my art opening TONIGHT 6-8 pm at Soul Connection 61877 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tr ..read more
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M I N D B O D Y S O U L S P I R I TAugust Greetings! We are finally experiencing some beautiful weather. Sipping my morning coffee on our back patio, I enjoyed the 75° temp with a slight breeze. Even the colorful, gently waving laundry on the line looked picturesque.It has been a long and lively summer.There is some good news out there. The Paris Olympics were spectacular ..read more
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I invite you to listen to my podcast, Encouragement Only! which is an auditory and condensed version of my blog/Substack newsletter. Of course, I also encourage you to view the visual letter which will always feature photos! Substack Home - Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Substack (or click below!)Episode OneEpisode TwoEpisode ThreeEpisode FourEpisode FiveEpisode Six ..read more
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Dear Friends,June flew by! Happy July!Concentric circles, Venn diagrams, circles rippling when we skip a rock across a lake! Think of all the circles you have been a part of from youth until today. How have they changed? This month, circles from my past have caused me to think about my hometown, Los Angeles. Continue reading at Substack ..read more
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My new blog post is available at Substack! This one is dedicated to those who need a little boost.
I always brighten when the weather warms up!
However, some seasons offer more challenges. Friends and family may be experiencing difficulties. Occasionally, our wells just seem to go dry – and even that gratitude list just doesn’t seem to lift our spirits. We grow tired of overused platitudes. There are seasons in our lives when things just seem a little off.
It’s time for a 30,000 mile check up—or 500.
What keeps our creative spirits running smoot ..read more
Janis Commentz Blog
6M ago
May Greetings!
I have two new newsletters on Substack recently, and you can read these here. My trip to the East Coast took me to beautiful Savannah, GA and Washington DC. I encourage you to read both - as an artist there was much to see! Southern Hospitality in Savannah and An Artist's First Visit to Washington DC (art, friendship and my DC experience). Travel sketching is always on my agenda!
I have also begun a podcast, Encouragement Only by Janis Commentz, an auditory version of my newsletter. It's been a beautiful spring rich in inspiration! Be sure to scroll dow ..read more
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Janis Commentz Blog featured in Feedspot Top 20 Palm Springs Blogs ..read more