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Full Artist Bio

Janel, in the last thirty years, has traveled the world photographing the beauty of this earth. Recently, she has extended her creative passion to a new art form. This new medium, encaustic, reflects her love of nature in a pure, simple, artistic form. Textures, layering, color and composition are important features in her pieces.

Janel Pahl is a Master Photographer, an approved PPA instructor and a national judge for the Professional Photographers of America. In addition, she is a teacher of photography and has inspired aspiring and professional photographers around the world. She has presented her workshops in Canada, Italy, Korea, England, Ireland and throughout the United States. Her images have won numerous national and international awards. Along with her portraits, Janel’s fine art images are published with the Canadian art group Winn Devon.

Artist Statement

“As I grow older, living life with purpose has become important to me. Creating art with a message is something that is new to me. Our world can be a bit ugly sometimes, filled with anger and hate towards each other. My message is simple. Love. Love which creates beauty. Beauty I find in nature. While I make no attempt to portray my subjects as realistic, I do want my creations to appear as if they have lived somewhere. I do not take life seriously, but my intent is to live life with a passion for it. My art is just that. Living with beautiful art that pays tribute to the natural world reminds us to slow down and helps us reconnect with nature and each other.”

Resume;

Lecturing affiliate associations and state conventions, 1996-current.
 PPA National Conventions, portrait safari 1996-98, 2000 early bird,

spot light speaker 2004
Canadian National Convention, keynote speaker 1997.
West Coast School 1996.
California Photographic Workshops 1999, 2000, 2001
Maine Photographic Workshops 2001
Mid America School of Photography 2003
South Korea Professional Photographers National Convention 2004
 New Jersey School of Photography 2005
Journeys of the Soul Workshops;
Tuscany 2005, England 2007, Italy 2008, Ireland 2010, Whidbey
 Island 2012, Umbria 2014, Umbria 2016

Art exhibits;
Columbia Center for the Arts, Or. Red Sky Gallery, Wa.
Tilting at Windmills, Vt.
Art in the Pearl, Or.

Artistic representation of a bird crafted from various patterned fabric pieces on a white background.

FORESTER

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 5″

Forester delights us in his green feather suit!

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Artistic rendition of an owl with intense yellow eyes and detailed textures, drawn on a white background with visible signature at the bottom.

FLEDGLING

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 7″ X 5″

Fledgling looks concerned about leaving the nest, perhaps.

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Artwork depicting a stylized bird with a patchwork of red and pink patterns on its body, set against a plain white background.

PERKY

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 5″

Perky’s upbeat attitude earns the name!

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Artistic illustration of an owl painted on a textured, cream-colored background, featuring prominent yellow eyes and stylized feathers.

MOODY

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Moody has a black and white aesthetic that fits in with any color scheme!

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Artistic depiction of an owl painted on a textured, multicolored background, featuring prominent eyes and detailed feathers.

STRATA

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Strata the owl stuns with their colorful layers!

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Artistic rendering of an owl with intense yellow eyes, illustrated on a textured beige background, featuring abstract and newspaper collage elements.

CRUX

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Crux Owl contemplates the issue at hand…

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Artistic depiction of a colorful bird with abstract patterns, mounted on a light background, signed at the bottom left corner.

VERT

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Vert, green, with vertical stripes in a painterly pattern

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Artistic representation of a bird made from blue patterned ceramic pieces on a textured white background, signed "jani.

MORRIS

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Their pattern brings to mind the textile designer and poet William Morris

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Artistic depiction of a colorful, patterned bird perched on a thin branch, set against a plain background, signed by the artist.

MEKKO

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″X 7″

Mekko’s bright, cheery colors remind me of a certain Finnish house of style…

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Colorful, stylized bird illustration made of patterned segments on a white background, signed by the artist "janet.

FOLI

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

Foli’s leafy philodendron plumage appeals to the plant enthusiast in all of us.

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Painting of an owl with prominent, large yellow eyes and detailed feathers, set against a lightly textured, white background, signed "jamal" in the corner.

ERNEST

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

This owl looks like they are trying to convince you…

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Colorful abstract bird artwork on a light background, featuring bold strokes and mixed patterns, signed by artist.

CARNIVALE

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

A celebration of tropical colors!

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Artistic illustration of a blue owl with striking yellow eyes, set against a beige background with brown splatter details.

AZURE

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

Owl in moody blues

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Artistic illustration of a bird with intricate patterns and long thin legs, signed by the artist "janvi.

SWATCH

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

This little birdy sports a blue appliqué that reminds one of a watch gear…

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Artistic depiction of an owl with intricate patterns and large yellow eyes on a textured beige background, signed by 'janl'.

MARRA

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

Patterns and shades reminiscent of a Moroccan textile.

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Artistic mixed-media depiction of a bird, using blue patterns and textures for feathers, set against a soft, textured white background, signed by the artist "janet.

DOTTIE

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″X 6″

Peaceful shades of periwinkle with jaunty dots!

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A red cardinal sits on top of a white tile.

WOLSEY

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

Sighting a cardinal often conveys spiritual signs.

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A ceramic tile with a blue bird on it.

ETOILE

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

Etoile displays a constellation of speckles

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A ceramic tile with an owl on it.

CIRRUS

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

Cirrus Owl keeps an eye on the sky!

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A painting of a bird on a stand.

VIOLET

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

Cheeky Violet lands on the scene with shades of purple, pink and yellow!

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A blue owl on a white background.

INDIGO

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

Many shades of blue and some purple dots and waves, just for contrast!

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A ceramic tile with a bird on it.

PEACHIE

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

One look at Peachie and you feel like everything will be, well, peachy!

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A blue bird is sitting on top of a white tile.

ORBILLE

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

Orbille has an eye on you!

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A blue and yellow bird sitting on a stand.

TWILIGHT

JANEL PAHL
Price: SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

Twilight’s plumage is reminiscent of a stroll in a starry forest!

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A painting of a bird on a stick.

BOCA

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

A chick with tulips!

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A ceramic tile with a bird on it.

STRETCH

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

Here’s lookin’ at you, kid!

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A colorful ceramic bird on a stand.

LA-LA

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 7″

He’s either singing opera or pontificating…

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A ceramic tile with a bird on it.

TWIGS

JANEL PAHL
Price:SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 5″ X 5″

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A painting of a bird with a long beak.

MIGHTY HERON

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 10″ X 22″

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Two blue birds perched on a branch.

MR. & MRS. STELLER JAY

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 11″ X 14″

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A blue and purple bird sitting on a stick.

SABRINA

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 6″ X 6″

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A ceramic tile with a colorful bird on it.

STACIA

JANEL PAHL
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Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 7″ X 5″

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A ceramic tile with a colorful bird on it.

SELAH

JANEL PAHL
Price: SOLD
Medium: Encaustic mixed media
Size: 7″ X 5″

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