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Jan Kessel

Jan Kessel. Based in Bellingham, WA, US.

  • 27 awards won
  • 1865 comments made
  • 14341 votes cast

Awards

  • 1st place winner 1
  • editor pick 26

About Jan Kessel

It's the magic in nature that speaks to me. With my photography, I try and capture the simplicity of the moment found in the beauty of the natural world. I live at 1100 feet on a mountain in Washington, surrounded by trees and flowers. I also love to travel and be at the ocean. I am constantly inspired and restored by the beauty of nature.

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Aline Bea on Nov 04 2023
Aline Bea
  • Minted Mar 26, 2023

Thank you for the like, Jan! It means a lot. Best of luck to you, your photos are gorgeous. :)

Zhay Smith on Nov 05 2022
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Thanks, for the like on my holiday pattern "Kinara" Jan! You have some Amazing entries for the Photography 2 challenge! That had to be A LOT of FUN getting some of those shots! All the Best!

DSH Design on Apr 15 2022
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Jan, Thank you for noticing my work. Your entries for the Pairs and Sets are just lovely!! Best of luck to you! -Donna

vivian barber on Apr 12 2022
vivian barber
  • Minted Jul 4, 2021

Thank You Jan, your work is BEAUTIFUL.

Karen Kaul on Mar 08 2022
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

Jan, thanks for all the love on my entries. I'm rooting for your Beach Quiet, Fall Day, and Dahlia Parade. Gorgeous work!!!

DSH Design on Feb 15 2022
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for the like, I really appreciate it. Your landscape photography is beautiful! Best of luck to you! - Donna

Amber Lord on Aug 16 2021
Amber Lord
  • Minted Apr 16, 2021

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your like on Let love grow!

Manori Priyanga Hendawitharana on Aug 13 2021
Manori Priyanga Hendawitharana
  • Minted Dec 22, 2020

Hi Jan, Thank you for liking my PBK Challenge submission. Good luck with your beautiful submissions.

Heather Pierce on Aug 11 2021
Heather Pierce
  • Minted Dec 4, 2014

Thanks for the support. Love your photos!

Cynthia Ng on Aug 10 2021
Cynthia Ng
  • Minted Nov 16, 2020

Hi Jan, thank you for liking my submission. Good luck with the challenges. Loving your pictures!

Amber Lord on May 25 2021
Amber Lord
  • Minted Apr 16, 2021

Hi Jan! Thanks so much for the like on my photography, love the variation on your subjects!

Renée Stramel on May 16 2021
Renée Stramel
  • Minted Dec 17, 2020

Thank you for the likes in the large format challenge - I’m so thrilled! Your work is so beautiful!

AMANDA LOMAX on May 11 2021
AMANDA LOMAX
  • Minted Jan 8, 2018

thanks for the like Jan! Best of luck with the challenge! xo Amanda

Janine DiNatale on Jan 14 2021
Janine DiNatale
  • Minted Jan 12, 2021

Thank you for the like Jan! Your work is beautiful!!!

Brooke Drake on Dec 27 2020
Brooke Drake
  • Minted Dec 22, 2018

Thanks so much for the like Jan! Your work is gorgeous! Good luck in the challenges.

AlisonJerry on Dec 26 2020
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Jan! Thanks for the recent likes on my work for the West Elm Challenge. Can't wait to see all your submissions! A

Khara Ledonne on Sep 22 2020
Khara Ledonne
  • Minted Aug 10, 2018

What fun to see your name as the first place winner! I live in Bellingham, too, and have always recognized the local places in your photographs. It feels a little extra special to have such a winning 'neighbor' Congratulations!

Debb W on Sep 18 2020
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

JAN! First Place, what an honor and well deserved! Congrats, dear lady!

Zoltán Váradi on Jun 10 2020
Zoltán Váradi
  • Minted Apr 15, 2020

Thanks for liking my submissions. Much appreciated! :-) Your pics are beautiful!

Jill Nobles on May 28 2020
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thank you for liking my submissions. Your support is much appreciated!

Carol Fazio on Apr 14 2020
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Jan, thank you for all your kind likes on my art submissions today! I always look forward to seeing your photos because you live in such a beautiful place! Good luck in the challenge and always, xo, C

Ardell McLennan on Apr 05 2020
Ardell McLennan
  • Minted Jan 6, 2015

Hi Jan, thanks for your like on my poolside submission, I appreciate the support. Love the beautiful colours in your photography. Best of luck in the challenge.

Marco Berrios on Apr 03 2020
Marco Berrios
  • Minted Sep 24, 2019

Jan thank you for the like, best of the luck in the challenge. Marco

Von Sides on Feb 11 2020
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Thanks Jan!! You have been a source of inspiration and encouragement for me from day one! I'm so excited something finally clicked!!! Von

Von Sides on Nov 06 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, I do know and enjoy Rebecca Reuth's amazing work! It's nice to have you mention me in the same breath as her, even if it is a dubious club! You are always so gracious and supportive! All the best, Von

Von Sides on Nov 05 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, Congrats my friend! Another win for your beautiful work! All the best, Von

Lisa Travis on Aug 28 2019
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Jan, thank you for the like on my PB entry-your entries, as always, are beautiful!

Teju Reval on Aug 26 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Thank you so much for liking my pb submission! Best wishes! :)

veronica belcher on Aug 24 2019
veronica belcher
  • Minted Jul 21, 2019

Thank so much Jan for your like on Unforgettable Friends. I appreciate your support I love your photos, they are all amazing !! congrats and good luck !!!

Amy Hall on Aug 24 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Jan! Thank you so much for the likes on my PB entries. I appreciate it! Best of luck. I am a huge fan of your work, it’s just fantastic!

Liza Burns on Aug 23 2019
Liza Burns
  • Minted Mar 27, 2019

Thanks for your like on my dog art. Your photographs are absolutely stunning.

Patricia Orellana on Aug 22 2019
Patricia Orellana
  • Minted Nov 18, 2018

Thanks Jan for your support. I am happy you like my painting "incognito". Your Greenage 2 piece is lovely. Best of luck!

Nikita Jariwala on Aug 21 2019
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my work. Best wishes!

Carmia Jordaan on Aug 21 2019
Carmia Jordaan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2019

Hi Jan, thanks so much for the like! I appreciate it. Best wishes, Carmia

Shannon Kohn on Aug 20 2019
Shannon Kohn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2019

Thank you for your likes on my "Beach Day Bliss" and "Vitamin Sea 1" designs, Jan! Your photos ROCK (I especially love the beach/water shots)! :-)

Shiv Creativity on Aug 20 2019
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Thank you Jan for your like . I appreciate it. Best of luck with challenges.

Marie Barletta on Aug 19 2019
Marie Barletta
  • Minted Oct 24, 2018

Thank you Jan for liking my “Fairies can fix everything” Pottery Barn entry! I really appreciate it! Best wishes to you also on your many lovely wins!

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 16 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Jan. Much appreciated always to create work that other artists also appreciate. Best wishes. Maud

Von Sides on Aug 15 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, Thanks ever so much for the encouragement, the luck and the like! I need them all! Working on two pieces for the Pottery Barn challenge. All the best, Von

Von Sides on Apr 03 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Congrats on your mural challenge win!! All the best, Von

Von Sides on Mar 27 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Congrats on your Pottery Barn win!!! Well done! All the best, Von

Faiza Khan on Dec 05 2018
Faiza Khan
  • Minted May 24, 2018

Jan, really appreciate all your support on my west elm entries. Best of luck with your submissions ~x

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Um, I don't know what just happened but it said error has occurred and then when I refreshed the page it left like 8 copies of the same message! Sorry about that!

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for all of the likes and feedback in the A New Perspective Challenge! I so greatly appreciate your kindness and support! Good Luck in the Challenge and Best Wishes Always! - Rebecca

Courtney Crane on Nov 18 2018
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Jan, Thanks for the likes! Hope you are feeling better. Good luck to us! - Courtney

Amy McKay on Nov 12 2018
Amy McKay
  • Minted Sep 9, 2013

Hello Jan - thanks so much for your like on "More Important Things". Your photography is stunning! Amy

Amy Hall on Nov 10 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Jan! Thank you so much for the likes. All your entries to the latest challenge are really strong. Best of luck!

AlisonJerry on Nov 10 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Jan!! Thank you so much for all the love on my new work for West Elm challenge. So appreciative. You really have so many great entries! Calm for Mom is wonderful and your Intrigue series especially! Best of luck-A

Von Sides on Nov 08 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hey Jan, When you have a chance take a look at the reworked versions of my "Forest Feels" and "Forest Embrace". No hands! Thanks so much! Von

Courtney Crane on Nov 08 2018
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Jan. Thanks for the like. As usual, your entries are stunning! Best! - Courtney

AK Graphics on Nov 08 2018
AK Graphics
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Thanks so much for the feedback Jan! Much appreciated!! xoxo

Von Sides on Nov 08 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Thanks a million!!! I will make those changes. Have work today and an opening for a salon show tonight (Lee is showing a piece). There should be time in the critique period...Long reign the Tulip Queen! Thank you my friend, Von

Von Sides on Nov 08 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan! I've submitted four pieces to the WE Challenge. If you get a minute I would appreciate your expert feedback. Trying to decide if I have gone too experimental in an effort to push the new perspective theme. Many Thanks, Von

Lisa Travis on Oct 09 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Jan, hello and much love for the likes on my PB entries! - Lisa

Dalia Alcantar on Oct 07 2018
Dalia Alcantar
  • Minted Feb 17, 2016

Thanks Jan for the like on my Bird design, really appreciate it! Your work is amazing, I love tha way you capture colors and nature elements!!

Dalia Alcantar on Oct 07 2018
Dalia Alcantar
  • Minted Feb 17, 2016

Thanks Jan for the like on my Bird design, really appreciate it! Your work is amazing, I love tha way you capture colors and nature elements!!

Tracy Ann on Oct 06 2018
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

thank you, Jan!!

Jenny Partrite on Oct 06 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Jan for the likes. I am loving your submissions. ox Jenny

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 06 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Jan, Thanks so much for the like! Best of luck in the challenge. ;-)

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 06 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thanks so much for your likes and support! Your entries are gorgeous. All the best.

Von Sides on Sep 26 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, I really do appreciate the like. A little encouragement goes a long way! I joined the Minted Community group to better keep abreast of what's going on. Thanks for asking the questions that the rest of us are thinking! All the best, Von

frau brandt on Sep 25 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my design, Jan.

Faiza Khan on Aug 28 2018
Faiza Khan
  • Minted May 24, 2018

Really appreciate your like on my MW 'Take me to the mountains' :) Thank you so much. Best wishes and regards ~ Faiza.

Hannah Lowe Corman on Aug 27 2018
Hannah Lowe Corman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for liking and commenting on my mural submissions of "Rainbow Sunset" and "On the Horizon". Your photos capture the beauty of nature and all of its details so well :) xo Hannah

amanda lawrence on Aug 26 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Jan - many thanks for all your support and likes and good luck in all these challenges - Amanda

Amy Hall on Aug 26 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for the like! I appreciate it. Best of luck with your entries.

Manuela BK on Aug 26 2018
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Thank you so much for your like for Origami Dinosaurs! You have such striking photography. Good luck on your entries!

B.G. Riley_deleted_on_2020721 on Aug 23 2018
B.G. Riley_deleted_on_2020721
  • Minted Aug 20, 2018

Hi Jan, Than you for all of the likes! Your photography work is stunning! Best of luck on this competition! -Brandy (B. Gibbs-Riley)

AlisonJerry on Aug 22 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Jan!!! Oh my goodness I love your Soaring photo! Its a winner. Thank you for all the likes on my new artwork for the Kids Mural challenge. It is appreciated. Love your submissions and wish you all the best! Alison

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 22 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your likes and for your sweet comment about "Star Rainbow". Your support is wonderful. All the best.

Rega on Aug 21 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Jan,Thank you so much for the likes on Dreamy Dream and Dream of the Beach and also your nice feedback :) I appreciate it.Your entries on this challenge are awesome ! Good Luck on Kid Wall Mural Challenge :)

Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions on Aug 20 2018
Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions
  • Minted Sep 14, 2014

Jan Thanks for all the support and likes you are always sending my way! Really appreciated!

Rebecca Rueth on Aug 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you for the likes and sweet comments on my "Dreamscape" and "Soothing Waves" entries in the kids mural challenge! Love the variety of subjects you submitted! Best Wishes! -Rebecca

Bridget Whiting on Aug 16 2018
Bridget Whiting
  • Minted Jun 7, 2018

Thank you, Jan for the kind comment on my "Galaxy Gazing" piece. It's the first comment I've received on Minted! :D Your photos are fantastic. Wishing you all the best! ~ B

Von Sides on Aug 13 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, You sell yourself short. You have such a great "eye" and that translates to many visual arts! Rest assured, I will keep at it!! I was eagerly anticipating the fine art challenge and had already started preparing some things before getting the specifics for the challenge. I didn't really have anything truly child oriented so decided it was best to save it for "next time". I appreciate your encouragement so much! Von

Von Sides on Aug 13 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Good Morning Jan! I have just posted reworked versions of almost all of my save the date submissions. I would love to hear your impressions. Thanks! Von

Von Sides on Aug 12 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Thanks for the like on my Red Letter Date. I am fine tuning my submissions tonight. Hopefully I will post them in the am. Check back and tell me what you think. Thanks! Von

Nikita Jariwala on Aug 12 2018
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my work. Best wishes with everything.

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 11 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your likes! Your mural entries are gorgeous.

Polly Gentry on Aug 11 2018
Polly Gentry
  • Minted Jan 12, 2013

Hi Jan, thank you very much for liking two of my Dream Big submissions. ❤️

Lisa Travis on Aug 09 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Jan, thank you for the like on my mural entry. I always love seeing your photographs, particularly the ones taken on the coast.

Jenny Partrite on Aug 08 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thank you Jan! your Calm series is stunning, love!

Lindsay Megahed on Aug 08 2018
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Jan I wish I could give you a giant hug. Your positivity always gives me a boost!

frau brandt on Aug 07 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you for the like and taking time to comment, Jan. Really encouraging.

Lisa Travis on Aug 06 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Jan, thank you, for the like on my mural entry, very much appreciated!

amanda lawrence on Aug 06 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Jan - many, many thanks for liking my submissions - it really means a lot in these challenges - best wishes - Amanda

Von Sides on Aug 05 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Auto "correct"... Forest!

Von Sides on Aug 05 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Thanks so much for the like and the kind comment on my little gorest! I don't shoot medium format so I don't think I have any photo images that could go quite this large. You have so many beautiful submissions! I can't wait to look them all over. You are the undisputed tulip queen! All the best, Von

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 02 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your like on my "Butterfly" design! I appreciate your encouragement. Best wishes in everything.

Von Sides on May 25 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Congrats on your "Four Sails" in the large format challenge! Well deserved. Your work is always beautiful! All the best! Von

Von Sides on May 02 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hey Jan! Hope you are having a great May! I have a submission in the Christmas Photo (non foil) category, "Forever Green". When you have a chance take a peek! Thanks! Von

Kelly Lani on Apr 04 2018
Kelly Lani
  • Minted Oct 22, 2012

Thank you for the like on “astronaut birthday”! Good luck with the challenges!

Jenny Rajan Valiaveetil on Mar 28 2018
Jenny Rajan Valiaveetil
  • Minted Dec 5, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your like on 'An Exotic Floral Dream' and all the best for your challenge entries...

Von Sides on Mar 22 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, I feel like I am running with my hair on fire about half the time!! Never feel like you have to take time to acknowledge likes from me. No need to stand on ceremony. We will just know it's understood! : ))))) All the best, Von