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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 1d

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Janis Commentz mixes the Mojave with Paris at her latest show opening this Sunday (11/2)

Local artist Janis Commentz, a forty-year desert resident and retired teacher, will exhibit her latest paintings at the Saloon Salon inside Spaghetti

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 6d

Join me Sunday, November 2 from 5 to 7 for the opening reception of my solo art show @spaghettiwesternmorongovalley. My paintings are a fusion of places I love: France and the Mojave. For the first time I will be making a few of my travelsketch watercolors available. #JoshuaTreeArt #Mojave

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 9d

Fall Art Season in the Hi-Desert is full-don't miss the the 13th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo! November 1 and 2 at the 29 Palms Art Gallery. I am honored to have my painting selected for the Juried Exhibit! The Opening Reception/Awards Ceremony is Saturday, November 1st - 4-7 pm.

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 11d

So you are the first to know I will be teaching a PAINTING WORKSHOP Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9-11 am at @cactus_mart Cactus Mart Morongo Valley. #paint #learntopaint #expressyourself

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 14d

YOU are invited to my Opening Reception Sunday evening November 2 from5-7 at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley. I am excited about combining images from places I love--France and our beautiful desert. Stay for music and good food! The exhibit will be up during November and December.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 24d

www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyJa... Fall has arrived. I am back from France and will be updating, adding new items and designing my FRANCE SKETCHBOOK CALENDAR '26 - which will be available here in November!
Visit my fine art website at www.janiscommentz.com
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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · 28d

Gearing up for an autumn show – my favorite Joshua Tree and thinking about our precious national parks! #JoshuaTree #ContemporaryImpressionism #JoshuaTreeArt #DesertPainting #MyFavoriteJoshuaTree #JanisCommentz #saveournationalparks

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Oct 4

Some of you have been following my path. This will give you more context. Read along. And yes, it’s a little long, but there are lots of pictures.😉

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 23

I am delighted that my painting, Silhouettes of the Golden Hour, is selected for the 13th annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo juried exhibition. The exhibit will at 29 Palms Art Gallery, November 1 to 30, 2025 and featured in an exhibition catalog, both in print & online at jtnpARTS.org.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 20

Mark your calendar! Sunday, November 2. You are invited to attend the opening of my exhibit at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley.

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 15

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IMAGINE:

Mind Body Soul Spirit

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 11

Despite what is quite bad in our world, I encourage you to take a short time away for artful play. Paint, play piano, pick up a baseball, turn on some music - dance! whatever provides a little release!
So good to art play! Making small sketches in preparation for some larger paintings.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 9

A day of incredible views. On a life-changing ramble.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 6

I feel like I am opening up some inner channels. It is so beautiful here. New views. New materials. New processes. #TravelSketchingIsMyDiary #France #Paris #PenAndInk#UrbanSketching #TravelSketching #JanisCommentz #regram

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 2

I am honored that the Musée de Cluny @museecluny (home to the beautiful unicorn tapestries) posted my watercolor of their delightful garden and museum on their Instagram! Merci! And I plan to return for some more sketching/painting! #regram #paris5 #paris #ParisArchitecture #watercolor #aquarelle

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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · Sep 1

Brittany town bans second homes amid housing shortage

A town in Brittany has passed a local decree banning the construction of second homes amid an increasing housing shortage for local people.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 1

I have happily returned to a favorite place, Niort & a lovely Italian restaurant, Baci&Libertino. It is rare that I take a photo in the bathroom, but this one was so pretty, and they even feature it on their Insta page! Find beauty today! @baci_trattoria #france #urbansketching #niort

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Desert Friends, Happy Labor Day!
Catch a last wave of summer @cactus_mart where my original paintings and cards and prints are available. The REAL supervisor guarding my cards! #DesertArt #JoshuaTree #Cactus mart #JoshuaTreeArt #ContemporaryCaliforniaPainting #CaliforniaContemporary #LaborDayArt.

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 31

Seasonal changes always begin to signal reflection. Today, in the small town of Niort, the rain has been present all day. (Continue reading my recent Substack letter at open.substack.com/pub/commentz...)

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 26

Keeping my sketchbook with me and recording attitude! A lovely Sunday afternoon with a friend and her mom along the La Sevre Nortaise. People gently strolling, picnicking, bicycling, fishing, (only silent electric motors are allowed!) and egrets and cormorants enjoying the river along the water!

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sunflower mood!

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Close to perfect Sunday and a confession. I eat hamburgers in France—and, of course, walk a lot! Live Sunday music. Completed my 2nd in person French lesson…so much more to learn! Wishing you the best today…a chance to relax with friends or loved ones. Sending love💕

Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 23

Joshua Tree in Color. 40x30 Watch for my exhibit @spaghettiwestern in Morongo Valley, CA in November!

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Janis Commentz @janiscommentz.bsky.social · Aug 23

A little fun in the park…. “ Les Dames de la Brėche “ by Franck Aryoles…honoring the roles of women. #artistique #LesDamesdelaBrėche