elkhorn and scallop

Janet captures the fragile vitality of marine ecosystems through masterfully controlled watercolor washes. The composition centers on vibrant branching coral reef forms, shaped by sweeping currents and oceanic waves set against an intricate, net-like pattern of seaweed. Drawing upon a meditative, sensory process, the artist prioritizes the fundamental essence of the underwater landscape over strict visual reality. Emerging from her Lost Seas series, the fluid, translucent layering of the medium directly reinforces her environmental focus, emphasizing the reef's critical role in the healthy preservation of our earth.