I am an artist and photographer living in Holland, OH. In 2002 I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Studies with a concentration in Still- Based Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design. While at CCAD, I learned traditional wet darkroom techniques, alternative processing, and contemporary digital photography techniques along with core art and design courses.

Since earning my degree, my work mainly consists of portrait, cityscape, nature, landscape, and fine art photography. I enjoy experimenting with new photo techniques and digital processes. In addition to my fine art photography, I am currently exploring mixed media, painting, and encaustic art work. 

Artist's Statement
"The goal of my work is to create a mood, capture a feeling, inspire contemplation and create a dialog. The search for knowledge, personal growth, moments of fleeting beauty, and the fragility of humanity are inspirations for my work." - Janelle Lorenzen

Education
2002    Bachelor of Fine Arts
            Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
            Concentration in Still Based Media Studies (Photography)
 
Selected Exhibitions
2011    Salon des Refuses, Parkwood Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator: PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Encaustic Painting

            On Display, Zyndorf Glass and Arts, Sylvania, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

2010    Grand Opening, Zyndorf Glass and Arts, Sylvania, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Arts Gone Wild, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Photography Exhibit, J&J Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Salon des Refuses, Parkwood Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator: PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography 

            Art-A-Fair, Toledo Library Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Juried Group Exhibition
            Jurors:  Erin Palmer Szavuly, M.F.A. Chair Art Department, Lourdes College, and Joel Lipman, Professor of Art             & English University of Toledo
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography and Mixed Media Artist Trading Cards
            Claude Monet Award for IR Photograph, “Bridge Over Still Water”
            Miniatures Art Award for Artist Trading Cards, “Body of Work”

            Art in Public Places, Huntington Bank, Perrysburg, OH
            Solo Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography
 
2009    ‘Tis the Secor, Secor Studios and Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Art in Public Places, Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts, Maumee, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            PRIZM Perspective, Maumee Library, Maumee, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Meet & Greet 9, Secor Studios and Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Aqua Pura, Pam’s Corner, Toledo, OH
            Solo Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Art in Public Places, Huntington Bank, Perrysburg, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            91st Toledo Area Artist Exhibit, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Regional Juried Art Exhibition 
            Jurors:  Ruth Bercaw, an artist based in Cleveland, and Jessica Flores, an associate curator of contemporary                 art at the Cincinnati Art Museum
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Salon des Refuses, Parkwood Gallery, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  PRIZM Creative Community
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Artomatic 419, Morris Street Warehouse, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

2007     Artomatic 419  Lite, Fort Industry Square, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

2006     Artomatic 419, Adams Street Warehouse, Toledo, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

2002     CCAD Student Exhibition, CCAD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Mixed Media Installation

            Emergence Senior Thesis, CCAD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Solo Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Light and Time, ROY G BIV Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Juried Student Art Exhibition
            Juror:  Dennison Griffith, President of Columbus College of Art and Design
            Best of Show Award for BW Photograph, “Walking On A Wire”
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Diglossia:  Media Installation Exhibit, The BLD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  Michelle Lach, Assistant Professor at the Columbus College of Art and Design
            Medium:  Mixed Media Installation

2001    CCAD Student Exhibition, CCAD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Fine Art Photography

            Terrible Mother, CCAD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Curator:  Elizabeth Furgus-Jean, Adjunct Instructor at the Columbus College of Art and Design
            Medium:  Liquid Light Photography and Blood on Canvas

            CCAD Student Exhibition, CCAD Gallery, Columbus, OH
            Group Exhibition
            Medium:  Mixed Media

Publications
2011    "Bridge Over Still Water" IR Photograph, January 2011 Four Season Calendar, Sparta Calendars

Awards/Honors
2010    Claude Monet Award for IR Photograph, “Bridge Over Still Water”
            Miniatures Art Award for Artist Trading Cards, “Body of Work”

2002    Best of Show Award for BW Photograph, “Walking On A Wire”
            Outstanding GPA Scholarship Award
            President’s List