Janelle Carter Art

08/18/2026

Sad Eyes.

07/09/2026

Some news I'm so excited to share…

I've joined Inclusion Warriors — a local nonprofit born from the vision of expressive arts therapist Cassandra Walker. I'll be working alongside neurodivergent adults, making art together and supporting them in wherever their path is leading. Part of the work is helping them build microbusinesses around what they make — their art, their crafts, their podcasts, their soul's expression.

As a neurodivergent creative myself (and a badass brand/microbiz professional) I really can’t believe the perfection of this opportunity. I’m beyond grateful, excited to share more of the journey.

06/09/2026

Hi friends,

Sharing with you details about my annual design hour sale.
Hours are at a reduced rate, and can be used for illustration, graphic design, web updates, brand development, signage, product design, sticker art, and more.

I’m pretty much word of mouth. I love my design clients— supporting and collaborating on their dreams. It’s a journey we take together.

These are wild times, where industries and ways we support ourselves are changing so fast. Branding is one of my strengths and passions. I don’t usually offer hourly rates for this since it’s such an in-depth process, but if you’d like help conceptualizing and launching a new direction for yourself, I’d love to help if visual branding is something you need help with.

Please reach out with questions.
XOXO

05/20/2026

Artists log, painting Day 20+ something in row. Install date for this public art piece now happily moved for the 3rd time. I’ve become even stranger in my isolation, I let the breakthroughs of the past few months shift land throughout my whole being with the gift of being so removed, so liminal for the past few weeks.

I remembered how much I absolutely love painting. I got to reclaim something really special that I thought that was lost, a dream I convinced myself I couldn’t have. Every day, I was almost crying with gratitude that I got to do this, paint all day. Let whatever is coming through, come through. Let it be easy, let it be true.

I really do believe— this is the time where we have nothing left to lose. Our truths—now is the time to live them fully, without fear. Our liberation—is in our hands.

I’m not allowed to show the painting or the process, and I was like… WHOO HOOO! I get to be even more private, reverent, alone with this?? Thank you. But here are some sneak peaks. I turned my backyard space into an art studio… not a bad way to spend our San Diego days.

I will emerge soon!

04/23/2026

💚 Happy Earth Day.

She's been here long before us. She'll find her way back.

"Home" — Pen and Ink, Digitally Colored.

04/15/2026

I walked into the Words Alive warehouse in September 2023 and was asked: what would you do with this space?

I walked in as an artist, and walked out 2.5 years later as a creative director.

What happened in between was messier and richer than I expected. Ordering four 8’x8’ canvases and wondering if they'd actually fit through the door. The Words Alive team painting alongside me. Months of concepting and planning, then watching it slowly become real. A front row seat to what it actually takes to keep an organization alive.

I'm grateful for the education. For the work Words Alive does in the world. For what I now know I'm capable of.

Chapter closed. ✓

04/10/2026

My newest illustration emerged by drawing through the transition. The colors arose from the dawn light pouring into my kitchen window, and the story of everything it takes to make a change. Here's to new beginnings, the cresting of the mountain.

"Hello New Life"
Prints available — Comment/DM or email [email protected]
❤

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

The light in my kitchen at sunrise takes my breath away every morning. The window faces the east, I see the sun peaking over the mountains, and I always think - wow this is my new life. It’s been quite a month, the first month getting settled here.

Favorite things—
Not cooking or planning sometimes.
Leo enjoying his new bedroom.
Random nights out, and there are people and families (Blind Lady). Caught an amazing band too.
Coffee shops with local art on the walls.
Writing or creating in my kitchen at random times of the morning and night.
Catching the moon, and the sunrise, and the sunset— all from my door step.