Janis Commentz
@janiscommentz.bsky.social
Painter, observer, Mojave dweller, creativity coach, Francophile, Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyJanisCommentz. website: janiscommentz.com
Before you read on...know that with each letter, I strive to encourage despite what I see daily on the news. My heart is often breaking as I write, especially this week. We must remain vigilant, willing to stand up for the protection of those around us.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Before you read on...know that with each letter, I strive to encourage despite what I see daily on the news. My heart is often breaking as I write, especially this week. We must remain vigilant, willing to stand up for the protection of those around us.
open.substack.com/pub/commentz...?
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It is not too late to register for my acrylic painting class at Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley on January 24th. REGISTER at www.janiscommentz.com/workshops.html
Supplies included! Beginners welcome!
Supplies included! Beginners welcome!
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
It is not too late to register for my acrylic painting class at Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley on January 24th. REGISTER at www.janiscommentz.com/workshops.html
Supplies included! Beginners welcome!
Supplies included! Beginners welcome!
Merci to all who have purchased a France Sketchbook Calendars 2026! One is left at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley. as of today, Sunday. More at French Corner, Palm Desert. Bonne année 2026 and look for more Franch inspired stationery at my Etsy shop, www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyJa...
December 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Merci to all who have purchased a France Sketchbook Calendars 2026! One is left at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley. as of today, Sunday. More at French Corner, Palm Desert. Bonne année 2026 and look for more Franch inspired stationery at my Etsy shop, www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyJa...
Dear Friends,
The Holiday Letter.
We all receive them. Some of us have written then. Some love them, and others turn them into a satire by reading them aloud – emphasizing the most hilarious or dramatic parts and correcting misspellings!
As I (to read the letter) open.substack.com/pub/commentz...?
The Holiday Letter.
We all receive them. Some of us have written then. Some love them, and others turn them into a satire by reading them aloud – emphasizing the most hilarious or dramatic parts and correcting misspellings!
As I (to read the letter) open.substack.com/pub/commentz...?
December 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Dear Friends,
The Holiday Letter.
We all receive them. Some of us have written then. Some love them, and others turn them into a satire by reading them aloud – emphasizing the most hilarious or dramatic parts and correcting misspellings!
As I (to read the letter) open.substack.com/pub/commentz...?
The Holiday Letter.
We all receive them. Some of us have written then. Some love them, and others turn them into a satire by reading them aloud – emphasizing the most hilarious or dramatic parts and correcting misspellings!
As I (to read the letter) open.substack.com/pub/commentz...?
Listen to auditory version of my Substack newsletter available. Lest you think I lost my marbles-- I realized I said Gene instead of Grace...Kelly. C'est la vie ! Have a listen! Make New Memories and hear my Holiday Gift Guide for both the Mojave and France. commentz.substack.com/p/make-new-m...
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Listen to auditory version of my Substack newsletter available. Lest you think I lost my marbles-- I realized I said Gene instead of Grace...Kelly. C'est la vie ! Have a listen! Make New Memories and hear my Holiday Gift Guide for both the Mojave and France. commentz.substack.com/p/make-new-m...
Wishing you a holiday full of the light of faith, delicious treats and beautiful music. Above all, enjoy those around you and make memories! Enjoy my new Substack newsletter and holiday gift guide! substack.com/@janiscommen...
December 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Wishing you a holiday full of the light of faith, delicious treats and beautiful music. Above all, enjoy those around you and make memories! Enjoy my new Substack newsletter and holiday gift guide! substack.com/@janiscommen...
Shop local: Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley, native plants, gifts, art and so much more! I am delighted to show my artwork at this wonderful venue. Stop by for gift ideas and holiday cheer! Cactusmart.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Shop local: Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley, native plants, gifts, art and so much more! I am delighted to show my artwork at this wonderful venue. Stop by for gift ideas and holiday cheer! Cactusmart.com
I invite you to read my most recent Substack newsletter, and it has a new auditory version. Just push play. substack.com/@janiscommen...
Gratitude and Resistance
Giving Thanks
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November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I invite you to read my most recent Substack newsletter, and it has a new auditory version. Just push play. substack.com/@janiscommen...
Education is one of the most powerful tools we have! youtu.be/GapZ4t1Ar-Q?...
Almost Live with Janis Commentz - Season 1 - 3 University of Redlands
YouTube video by Janis Commentz
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November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Education is one of the most powerful tools we have! youtu.be/GapZ4t1Ar-Q?...
New Substack post. substack.com/@janiscommen...?
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
New Substack post. substack.com/@janiscommen...?
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Available at my Etsy shop and soon in local Morongo basin stores. artbyjaniscommentz.etsy.com/listing/1108.... Tomorrow Nov 8th they will debut at the Art and Craft Affair 61288 Prescott Trail, Joshua Tree. 9-2 pm sharp
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Available at my Etsy shop and soon in local Morongo basin stores. artbyjaniscommentz.etsy.com/listing/1108.... Tomorrow Nov 8th they will debut at the Art and Craft Affair 61288 Prescott Trail, Joshua Tree. 9-2 pm sharp
I am delighted and honored once again to have my France Sketchbook Calendar featured in Parisian Niche's Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you P' Niche! Enjoy a bit of France every day! www.parisianniche.com/post/holiday...
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I am delighted and honored once again to have my France Sketchbook Calendar featured in Parisian Niche's Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you P' Niche! Enjoy a bit of France every day! www.parisianniche.com/post/holiday...
Almost Live with Janis Commentz. I hope you can experience nature’s peace, and if you or someone you know, are experiencing food insecurity, there are groups who wish to help: In Joshua Tree -The Way Station at 61722 Commercial St., Joshua Tree / www.thewaystation.info. And if you are able, donate.
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Almost Live with Janis Commentz. I hope you can experience nature’s peace, and if you or someone you know, are experiencing food insecurity, there are groups who wish to help: In Joshua Tree -The Way Station at 61722 Commercial St., Joshua Tree / www.thewaystation.info. And if you are able, donate.
Thanks Hilary Sloane! z1077fm.com/janis-commen...
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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November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Thanks Hilary Sloane! z1077fm.com/janis-commen...
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
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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
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.
October 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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.
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.
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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.
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
Follow on Instagram at janiscommentz
Visit my fine art website at www.janiscommentz.com
Follow on Instagram at janiscommentz
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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
Follow on Instagram at janiscommentz
Visit my fine art website at www.janiscommentz.com
Follow on Instagram at janiscommentz
Gearing up for an autumn show – my favorite Joshua Tree and thinking about our precious national parks! #JoshuaTree #ContemporaryImpressionism #JoshuaTreeArt #DesertPainting #MyFavoriteJoshuaTree #JanisCommentz #saveournationalparks
October 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Gearing up for an autumn show – my favorite Joshua Tree and thinking about our precious national parks! #JoshuaTree #ContemporaryImpressionism #JoshuaTreeArt #DesertPainting #MyFavoriteJoshuaTree #JanisCommentz #saveournationalparks
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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October 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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.😉
substack.com/@janiscommen...
substack.com/@janiscommen...
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.
September 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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.
Mark your calendar! Sunday, November 2. You are invited to attend the opening of my exhibit at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley.
September 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Mark your calendar! Sunday, November 2. You are invited to attend the opening of my exhibit at Spaghetti Western in Morongo Valley.