I'm a
creative
with wanderlust
I'm a creative
with wanderlust
I'm Janel, a Surface Designer and Illustrator who has a love of nature, travel, living my life true to myself and inspiring others to do the same! I live on Cape Cod when I'm not traveling the US in our camper van! My art has a graphic and illustrative feel with a soft palette and a modern vintage / folk style.
I'm Janel, a Surface Designer and Illustrator who has a love of nature, travel, living my life true to myself and inspiring others to do the same! I live on Cape Cod when I'm not traveling the US in our camper van! My art has a graphic and illustrative feel with a soft palette and a modern vintage / folk style.
Oh, hello!
--> van life and travel
--> retro themes (1950's-1970's)
--> WOODland critters
--> wildflowers
--> The ocean
--> beach life
--> HERBALISM
--> outdoor activities
--> CALIFORNIA
--> memories of lobster bakes and berry picking
--> whatever strikes my fancy at the moment
My INSPIRATION
My art is inspired by all the things that bring me joy:
--> van life and travel
--> retro themes (1950's-1970's)
--> WOODland critters
--> wildflowers
--> The ocean
--> beach life
--> HERBALISM
--> outdoor activities
--> CALIFORNIA
--> memories of lobster bakes and berry picking
--> whatever strikes my fancy at the moment
My INSPIRATION
My art is inspired by all the things that bring me joy:
My dad was a lobsterman most of his life, and his boat and business were named after me! I have so many wonderful memories on that boat - from hauling traps to swimming, to digging clams and having a cookout of lobsters and steamers on the boat, and just plain old sunset rides after a long day at the beach.
With so many memories, I always knew I wanted my art business to be named "Janel Leigh". And it took a few different types of business and business names before I knew I was "ready" to finally settle on the one thing I loved, and the name I knew I wanted to carry forward and reclaim. As of course, it is my own name!
I did almost actually follow in his footsteps lobstering. When I was in middleschool, the plan was to get me a small boat and a 10 trap license, and see how I liked it. When the time came though, I think he might have realized he wanted more for me than that, and I was told I was getting a job as a bus girl at a fancy restaurant! I don't think I would have loved it as much as he did. I'm a pretty fair weather sailor!
My dad was a lobsterman most of his life, and his boat and business were named after me! I have so many wonderful memories on that boat - from hauling traps to swimming, to digging clams and having a cookout of lobsters and steamers on the boat, and just plain old sunset rides after a long day at the beach.
With so many memories, I always knew I wanted my art business to be named "Janel Leigh". And it took a few different types of business and business names before I knew I was "ready" to finally settle on the one thing I loved, and the name I knew I wanted to carry forward and reclaim; as of course, it is my own name!
I did almost actually follow in his footsteps lobstering. When I was in middleschool, the plan was to get me a small boat and a 10 trap license, and see how I liked it. When the time came though, I think he might have realized he wanted more for me than that, and I was told I was getting a job as a bus girl at a fancy restaurant! I don't think I would have loved it as much as he did. I'm a pretty fair weather sailor!
What's in a name?
Following in my father's footsteps ...sort of
Following in my father's footsteps
...sort of
FUN FACTS
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even though I'm an 80's and 90's kid, I am inexplicably drawn to vintage items from the 50's 60's and 70's
05
my dream is to travel the world and work from anywhere (tropical!), including living on a boat in the Caribbean
01
I consider myself a bit of a naturalist, and I love to geek out over nature stuff with other nature nerds
03
I'm a sucker for a guitar around a campfire. I can play the ukulele, i'm currently learning guitar but I really want to learn steel drums!
04
i am a course junkie and SOMEWHAT avid reader. I try to read about 25 books a yeaR!
FUN FACTS
02
even though I'm an 80's and 90's kid, I am inexplicably drawn to vintage items from the 50's 60's and 70's
05
my dream is to travel the world and work from anywhere (tropical!), including living on a boat in the Caribbean
01
03
I'm a sucker for a guitar around a campfire. I can play the ukulele, i'm currently learning guitar but I really want to learn steel drums!
04
i am a course junkie and SOMEWHAT avid reader. I try to read about 25 books a yeaR!
