Sunday, November 10, 2013

Learning from the Master Paul Mullowney

Check out the results from the printmaking class I took at Mullowney Printing here in San Francisco CA.

 I learned some amazing techniques from the Master Paul Mullowney and had a blast with my dearest friends.
 Photography by Deborah Jacobs





Wood cut hand printed on fine rice paper

Monday, October 28, 2013

On view at
 a month long exhibition for Dia de Muetors

Featuring an Altar for 

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Pursuing my dreams!



Cheers to making ART ~ working with CHILDREN 
& being MARRIED!

 check out my services at Janelle Brenner Events & UrbanSitters


I am grabbing my dreams by the horns and making it happen...
wish me luck!!!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

It's all in the family


While in Cape Cod for a wedding we stopped at a restaurant for lunch.  I made one last stop to the restroom before getting ready to make the drive back to Boston to catch our flight. As I looked in the mirror I noticed something weird on my necklace. The necklace is my late Grandma's and I have worn it many times without noticing the spot. It was a big clump of chocolate, she presumable left there after a candy splurge. I had to wipe it off which was unbearably sad to me, it made me realize that she was just here eating chocolate. I miss her more than words can describe.

I sat outside waiting for Justin so we could go to the airport, choking back tears. When she passed she gave me a lot of her necklaces, with my wedding approaching I desperately wanted to alter one of her necklaces to wear on my wedding day. But hadn't been able to. Necklaces were her thing, she always wore them, she had a million and she loved to share them.

As I sat there trying to pull myself together I had an undeniable urge to go look for my wedding necklace. I just started walking and came across a tiny estate antiques store. The owner had maybe a handful of necklaces, it felt like my Grandma grabbed my hand and directed me to this tiny blue box containing a gold necklace. The feeling is hard to describe but I know she was giving it to me, she was giving me one more necklace, the one I was waiting on.

She was my best friend and an amazing Grandma - Thank you for the beautiful necklace, I will keep it forever and wear it with pride!
#talkingwithgrandma


Thursday, July 25, 2013

Duh Duh Du Du Du... I'm now on Intagram!




and enjoying every minute of this new social media 
self indulgence :)

Monday, July 15, 2013

...a new series

 protection... family...
The famous Goose outside of my Grandma's house - in one of the many outfits

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Those eyes...

I didn't truly know who I am until I learned more about where I came from.

Martha Steele - Martha Jane Burns

The most powerful and beautiful woman I will ever know - I am proud to be your granddaughter!


Thursday, May 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Nature's way of...

Leaving a lasting impression
Get to know me
&
my first love
 Art!

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Keep your eyes open for beauty

etched in the concrete


... never take the little things for granted
xoxo

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

New Life

Introducing Baby Zavier!


Zavier Brenner Garcia, 7.12 lb. and 21 inches.  Mother and baby are doing great!
 I am so happy for my sister and bother and law, they made a perfect little baby boy:) 

I cant take my eyes off of you!

xoxo
Proud Aunt Janelle

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Change!

People standing up for what they believe in... 

~ Equality~

Love is love - it knows no boundaries!

is breathtaking!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Vintage Signage

Capturing the patina of time.


Reminds me of the salt and pepper color of my Grandpa's hair. Somethings really do get better with age. 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Carnival is Coming, the Carnival is Coming!

Rust, Dust and Bright Lights

...a midwest girls dream!
You know summer is right around the corner when the carnival rolls into town. I can already smell the corn dogs and popcorn! 

Friday, March 8, 2013

Planning a wedding!

It's all about the details...

Handmade stamps to personalize the escort cards.
Simple is beautiful


Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Sidewalk sinking...

Inspiring Street Art 
Who are you?

I have a love\hate relationship with graffiti art, but when I love it, it stops me dead in my tracks and makes me want more. Polk Street San Francisco, CA

Thursday, February 28, 2013

The city is trying to tell me something!

enough said...



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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Up... Up and Away!

Making my dreams happen one day at a time.

Check out my new website

Lets make it a JETPACK party!


Monday, February 18, 2013

She's crafty!

Getting closer to launching a new events website... 

Stay tuned!

The sky's the limit!


Thursday, February 14, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Art, Art and More Art!

It's Etsy Time!
I am proud to announce that my artwork is now available to purchase on Etsy. 

Visit my Etsy shop!

Stay tuned... even more artwork will be posted on Etsy soon!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Babysteps... To Big Dreams!

I am in the process of creating new art, jump starting my blog and developing an event planning website. In the meantime feel free to check out my pinterest for Things that make me go hmm and Images that intrigue me.

xoxoxo

Monday, February 4, 2013

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Welcome everyone to janellebrenner.com


Welcome! This website is brand new and is now the official home for all things I love! I am excited to get back in contact with everyone and hope you had a great new year. I am looking forward to rocking out with you in 2013!

Check out the site and be sure to spread the word. Expect updates on everything from my art, crafts projects, wedding ideas and things that inspire me!

Thanks again for the continuing support and visit often! Xoxoxo