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Monica Janes Fine Art

Monica Garb-Janes. Based in Verona, NJ, US.

  • 7 awards won
  • 803 comments made
  • 9873 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 1
  • editor pick 6

About Monica Janes Fine Art

Hello! I am a contemporary fine artist creating paintings in an Abstract Expressionistic style. I specialize in modern, original artwork and am most known for my paintings filled with rich colors and energetic brushstrokes. I also enjoy photography as another means of visual exploration and expression. I find inspiration in the patterns and colors of everyday life and am beyond thrilled to be able to pursue my creative passions on a full time basis. https://www.monicajanesfineart.com/

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Kristiina Almy on Nov 12 2018
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Monica, Thank you for liking my submission, Abstract Color Waves, to the latest art challenge! Best wishes to you, Kristiina

Kristiina Almy on Nov 10 2018
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Monica, Thank you for liking my submission, Abstract Passages III, to the latest art challenge! Best wishes to you, Kristiina

Tanya Lee Design on Nov 09 2018
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Hi Monica--Thanks for liking my Scathed design. I truly appreciate it. It means a lot to me coming from you with so many beautiful designs!

Becca Wildsmith on Nov 09 2018
Becca Wildsmith
  • Minted Nov 2, 2018

Hi, Monica! Thank you so much for the like and encouragement! Love your work, too!

Amy Hall on Nov 08 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Monica, Thank you for the likes:-) I appreciate it. Best of luck with your work!

Bethania Lima on Feb 15 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Monica. Thank you for the like on "Layers of green". Good luck on the challenge too!

Corinne Aelbers on Feb 08 2017
Corinne Aelbers
  • Minted Jan 1, 2016

Monica, Thank you for you like of my sketch in the West Elm challenge. Best of luck with all your entries in 2017. - Corinne

Courtney Crane on Feb 04 2017
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Monica, Thanks for the likes on my MWE entries. You have such gorgeous entries! Dreamer, just completely captures me. I've so enjoyed seeing some of your new style of painting in IG! Keep it up! Best of luck! Courtney

Neeta Sawhney on Feb 03 2017
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

Hi there Monica thanks so much for all the likes and support you have always been there and it means so much. Your work i hope you know inspires you are good in all different mediums.

Robert Deem on Feb 02 2017
Robert Deem
  • Minted Feb 3, 2016

Hello Monica, I enjoy your WE5 entries very much especially your abstracts. Thank you for your likes on "Apple Cat" and "Piaggio Sublime" they're much appreciated. Best of luck to you! -Robert

Amy Gray on Jan 31 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Thanks for the like! Your work is gorgeous!

Neeta Sawhney on Jan 26 2017
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

Thanks so much Monica. Appreciate the support and likes. Wishing you all the best with your really nice paintings and photographs as well.

Jill Nobles on Jan 22 2017
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thanks Monica for your support. As always I love every single thing you've shared so far. Cant wait to go through and find all of them.

Courtney Crane on Jul 25 2016
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Monica, thank you for the likes. I really enjoy your bright palette and moody photography. Best of luck!

Debra Pruskowski on Jul 21 2016
Debra Pruskowski
  • Minted Dec 19, 2012

Monica, thank you for the recent likes! Your entries are beautiful - best wishes!

Neeta Sawhney on Jul 21 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the likes monica all the best to you as well

Sadie Holden on Jul 20 2016
Sadie Holden
  • Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Monica! Thank you so much for the likes on my paintings! It is very much appreciated! Your work is beautiful! Best to you in the challenge! :)

Angela Thompson on Jul 20 2016
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Hi Monica, thanks so much, I actually liked the contrast with that shot too! Your photos are beautiful - winters beauty is so peaceful

Dunia Nalu on Jul 20 2016
Dunia Nalu
  • Minted May 3, 2015

Thanks for your like, your designs are great, good luck!

Karen Kaul on Jul 18 2016
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

You have some great entries! Glad you're getting them in just in time. Good luck with your computer issues. :)

Jan Kessel on Jul 18 2016
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica, thanks for the lovely note. I love the new work you've put up, just beautiful.

Pooja Pittie on Jul 15 2016
Pooja Pittie
  • Minted Jul 8, 2015

Hi Monica, thank you for the like and sweet comment on "Tropical Coral Reef"!

Neeta Sawhney on Jun 22 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like Monica all the best to you in the challenges

Jan Kessel on Jun 22 2016
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica, thanks for taking the time to look, like and comment on my entries:)) I value your comments:)) Good luck !!

Susan Asbill on May 11 2016
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

You are welcome & thanks so much! Best of luck!!

Marta Berk on May 10 2016
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Hi Monica, thanks for liking my entry "Mistletoe Frame", appreciate the support :)

Neeta Sawhney on May 06 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like and hope that you do really well. It really means so much

Debb W on May 06 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Monica, thank you for the kind note. I appreciate it. : ) Your Peaceful Greetings is awesome!

Kelly Schmidt on May 05 2016
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thank you for the sweet words about my work, Monica! You've got some great entries, wishing you the best of luck in the holiday challenges! :)

Shannon on May 04 2016
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Thanks so much for the like Monica :) – super encouraging. Your work is so lovely and bright, perfect for the holidays!

Judith Moderacki on Mar 09 2016
Judith Moderacki
  • Minted Jan 11, 2015

Hi, Monica, Thanks so much for liking my "You Can Zig But Can You Zag". Combining my drawings with digital color is new for me so any feedback is so appreciated. Sorry it's taken me so long to thank you but better late than never. Good luck with all your work too!

Snow and Ivy on Mar 01 2016
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Hey Monica! Thanks so much for your note, it was so sweet of you to take the time to message me - (sorry this response is SO delayed) - it made my day to see your comment about my calligraphy!! I've had so much fun practicing :) Best of luck to you in the challenges!!

Monique Soranno on Feb 22 2016
Monique Soranno
  • Minted Aug 3, 2013

Thanks for the like on my little monster guy Monica! Good luck in the challenges :)

Lori Wemple on Feb 18 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Happy to help!! Buzz me any time :) good luck!

Lori Wemple on Feb 17 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

I'm not sure you need the type... I think it works ok without it; just my opinion though :)

Lori Wemple on Feb 17 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Oh Monica, your paintings are GORGEOUS! You are so talented!! I wish I could paint! I struggle with submitting illustrations to Minted as well; sometimes i get lucky but I have a lot of duds :) Keep working at it, it takes time! And definitely keep painting - I would buy so many of them in a heartbeat! <3

Snow and Ivy on Feb 15 2016
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Hi Monica!! Thank you so much for you kind words! They made my day :) So glad you liked the card (and the envelope!!). Happy New Year!! xo

Jan Kessel on Feb 11 2016
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica:) Thanks for the support on my entries, esp the Zoo series! I appreciate the feedback! YES, I think your winter shot can be entered. They did ask for landscapes, and one of the things people love about snow days is the beauty and quiet of it all, and your photo perfectly expresses that. You get 30 entries, so you can if you want to. As to how to enter your 2nd pic in the comments section, you write something, ie:"here is the photo without type", and then "click to add photo"-add that photo, then make it the "top comment."That's what minted artists suggested I do in another challenge, in a similar situation. Hope that helps:))

Amy Hall on Feb 10 2016
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Monica, thank you for the like on Summer walk and Urban Blocks! I appreciate it. Your work is fantastic. I really like Inside the Wave and Chili Peppers.

Joecel Grace D. Codera on Feb 07 2016
Joecel Grace D. Codera
  • Minted Oct 21, 2014

Hello there Monica! Thank you for liking my 'strobes' It is much appreciated! Goodluck to us all! :)

Bethania Lima on Jan 31 2016
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi, Monica. Thank you so much for the very much appreciated like on "Intensity2". All the best with the lovely entries of yours!

Arezo Design Studio on Jan 28 2016
Arezo Design Studio
  • Minted Dec 3, 2012

Thank you Monica for the nice comments. I love the colors and the composition on your paintings. They are beautiful. Good luck to you as well.

Suzanne DeVicaris on Jan 28 2016
Suzanne DeVicaris
  • Minted May 20, 2015

Thank you for your kind comments. Good luck to you too!

Jan Kessel on Jan 27 2016
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica, your work is looking gorgeous!! Thanks for all the likes

Renee Anne Bouffard-McManus on Jan 27 2016
Renee Anne Bouffard-McManus
  • Minted Aug 9, 2014

Thank you so much for your like on my submission! I love how bright and bold your work is! All the best to you!

Gwen Bedat on Jan 27 2016
Gwen Bedat
  • Minted Sep 1, 2014

Monica, you are so welcome, no need to thank me! Your work is beautiful! Best of luck for the West Elm challenge, Gwen.

Karen Kaul on Jan 24 2016
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

Thank you for the comment on my palm prints. I wasn't completely sure how I felt about them, so it's nice to get your feedback.

Karen Kaul on Jan 24 2016
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

Monica, you're very talented and I'm enjoying being part of this Minted community with you!

Jennifer Ritterman on Jan 24 2016
Jennifer Ritterman
  • Minted Jan 9, 2016

Thank you for your comment on my lake photo. It sure means a lot to me! Your gallery is so lovely and unique. Best wishes, Jen

Courtney Crane on Jan 23 2016
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Monica, thank you for the feedback and likes. I appreciate and value your imput! Best to you! Courtney

Emine Ortega on Jan 16 2016
Emine Ortega
  • Minted Jan 28, 2014

Thank you so much for your kind words! Good luck to you too on the challenge! : )

Courtney Crane on Jan 13 2016
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Monica, thank you for the like on Grand Star! I always enjoy seeing your work...you have such a beautiful eye! Best of luck!

Kristin Healy on Nov 21 2015
Kristin Healy
  • Minted Dec 5, 2009

Hi Monica, Thanks for liking my Classic Check invitation in the challenge. It's my first entry and it's exciting to get that first like back. Good luck in the challenge - it looks like you've already won several! Best, Kristin Healy

Pine Street Creative on Nov 19 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hey There! Thanks for your feedback and comments too. It's always a wonderful feeling when someone likes your work and sometimes we do not praise each other enough as we get caught up in our daily routines ;) As for the 15 about 5 of those were not really completed. Was hoping to get to it Tuesday night, but since it was our oldests b-day I did not get through all the desired revisions. I tried ;) Enjoy the holidays and good luck in this challenge!!

Carol Fazio on Nov 18 2015
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

and hesitated because of the timing! good luck!

Naomi Ernest on Nov 17 2015
Naomi Ernest
  • Minted Dec 31, 2011

Good luck in the wedding invitation challenge, Monica! You've got some solid entries! I love good design, but I have never even attempted to enter a stationery challenge. I just enjoy watching the lovely submissions flood in. :)

Nazia Hyder on Nov 16 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you Monica for your helpful comment on my Holiday Wedding design,I really appreciate it :)

Pine Street Creative on Nov 16 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Usually 24 hours for stationery ;) So edit away ;) It is a wonderfully detailed design, just think it would benefit from filling in the top/bottom ;) I know how it is to feel rushed as I have 4 kiddos!

Pine Street Creative on Nov 05 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hey Monica, Thanks for the feedback earlier today on my twirling rosette design. For some reason I missed making the outline on the left half of the silver design. Not sure what happened, but I'll fix when I submit the alternative colorways. Thanks for the feedback - appreciate it!

Jennifer Postorino on Nov 02 2015
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

no problem, monica :) hopefully something will "click" and the design will feel right soon! good luck!!!

Maria Hilas-Louie on Oct 30 2015
Maria Hilas-Louie
  • Minted May 18, 2012

Thank you for your suggestion, Monica! I'll definilty shrink down the date! I appreciate the support.

Karen Kaul on Oct 02 2015
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

Monica, thanks for all your support. I really do appreciate it!

Amy Hall on Oct 01 2015
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the like! I appreciate it. Your work is lovely.

Jana Volfova on Sep 30 2015
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Hi Monica, Thanks for your note and nice comments. Your bird fabric is really cute! Best of luck. I see some amazing art/photo prints on your profile - beautiful work.

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Sep 08 2015
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Thank you for the "like" Monica. I love your work. Best of Luck!! ;-)

Amelia Gluba on Sep 03 2015
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Hi Monica, Thank you for the like on my Prairie Grass, it is so appreciated. Love seeing your new work especially Go Bold. Best in the challenge. :)

Karen Kaul on Sep 01 2015
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

You're welcome! You are very talented and it's fun to see your newest creations. Good luck in this challenge!

Debra Butler on Sep 01 2015
Debra Butler
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Monica, thank you for the likes on my work. Your work is so beautiful. Love your painting style!

Michelle Waldie on Aug 28 2015
Michelle Waldie
  • Minted Aug 29, 2014

Hi Monica! Thank you for your comment on Mountain Views No. 1 :) Good luck in the challenge!! :)

Cherry Tree on Aug 28 2015
Cherry Tree
  • Minted Jul 30, 2015

Thanks for the like on "Aloft," Monica! I really appreciate it. Best of luck!

Neeta Sawhney on Aug 28 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks so much for the like for my art and all the best in this challenge also beautiful work as usual.

Angela Thompson on Aug 22 2015
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thank you Monica and congratulations to you too, your work is beautiful!

Lindsay Megahed on Aug 22 2015
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks for the kind words Monica :) congrats to you as well! Good luck in Domino. I'm loving your latest colorful abstracts!

Amelia Gluba on Aug 21 2015
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Hi Monica, Thank you so much for the like it is so appreciated. Will follow you on Instagram:)

Jan Kessel on Aug 20 2015
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica, I really LOVE all the painting you have been doing! You are so talented!! Best of luck!!

Amelia Gluba on Aug 18 2015
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Hi Monica, thank you so much for the like, It is much appreciated. Love your painting style. Best. Amelia

Alexandra Feo on Aug 18 2015
Alexandra Feo
  • Minted Apr 20, 2015

Hello Monica, Thank you for your kind comment to my work. Also loving your painting art for this submission. Stay well

Amber Barkley on Aug 17 2015
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for the lovely comment, and best of luck to you in the stationery and art challenges!! :)

Chris Griffith on Aug 17 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

You are welcome!

AlisonJerry on Aug 17 2015
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Monica, Thanks so much for your likes on my new work! Best of luck to you! Alison

Kristin Muntean on Jul 27 2015
Kristin Muntean
  • Minted May 24, 2014

Monica you are very kind - thank you!! I love color so I appreciate that very much. Your work is so beautiful and I am particularly in love with your black and white pieces (and those are so hard to pull off well!) Thanks again!

Gwen Bedat on Jul 24 2015
Gwen Bedat
  • Minted Sep 1, 2014

Hi Monica, thank you so much for your message! I find Popsicle Colors mesmerizing. I just realized they remind me of sweets we call "Bonbons Arlequin" in France. The texture of your brush strokes is amazing. Good luck in the current challenges.

Ekaterina Romanova on Jul 21 2015
Ekaterina Romanova
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hello Monica! Thank you for your lovely comment! Your watercolor paintings is so beautiful! Best of luck with the challenge!

Amber Barkley on Jul 19 2015
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

My pleasure, Monica! Keep up the great work, and good luck in the art challenge!! :)

Verena Radulovic on Jul 19 2015
Verena Radulovic
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Thank you for the welcome, Monica! I especially love the Sea Splash image, with its color, movement and composition. Good luck to you as well!

Angela Thompson on Jul 18 2015
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thank you so much Monica. I love your new watercolor paintings, really light and beautiful, especially Popsicle Colors and Ribbon Swirls!

Lindsay Megahed on Jul 17 2015
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks Monica! Your photography is simply stunning and I love that you're bringing that energy into your colorful paintings!

Jill Corbin on Jul 13 2015
Jill Corbin
  • Minted Nov 24, 2014

No problem, Monica! I like how each brush stroke has multiple colors within it; I hope it's a winner for you!

Josh B on Jun 29 2015
Josh B
  • Minted Jun 22, 2015

Thank you, good luck to you as well. I appreciate the input you gave!

Julie Blackwood on Jun 28 2015
Julie Blackwood
  • Minted Dec 4, 2014

Thank you for your comment on my photo Backlit Wine Bottles. It's one of my favorites and I hope I can keep exercising my eye. It's not always that great, though. :D

Neeta Sawhney on Jun 15 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks so much for the like also. it really makes my day when i hear from you and your design is so unique. All the best in the challenge also.

Neeta Sawhney on Jun 12 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

absolutely no problems all the best have fun

Karen Kaul on Jun 04 2015
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

You're welcome, Monica. It's always a pleasure to view your submittals. Happy creating!

Courtney Crane on May 31 2015
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Monica, thank you for your comments on Rialto Ruminations...they were very helpful. It is nice to understand your reasoning...I learned something from your comments.

Ramoncita - aticnomar on May 25 2015
Ramoncita - aticnomar
  • Minted Apr 10, 2011

Hi Monica! Thank you very much for the help and comment.

Erin Deegan on May 20 2015
Erin Deegan
  • Minted Nov 29, 2010

Monica, you're so welcome! I think it reads well. I think the large "B" really balances the pine branches and text. I say keep it!!

Sadie Holden on May 15 2015
Sadie Holden
  • Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Monica! Thank you so much for your likes and for your kind words! I am a newbie here in the Minted Design Community and I so appreciate your encouragement and warm welcome! I love your work!! Best to you in this Design Challenge! xo

Kristin Muntean on May 12 2015
Kristin Muntean
  • Minted May 24, 2014

Monica thank you so much for your comment! Your work is so consistently excellent and I do love New Directions.

Karen Kaul on May 09 2015
Karen Kaul
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

Monica, I'm also glad to have this community of supportive designers. You have some very strong entries. I'm wishing us both luck in this photo challenge! :)

Jan Kessel on May 03 2015
Jan Kessel
  • Minted May 15, 2014

Hi Monica, thanks for the lovely words, as always:)) I am really enjoying your new work!! Fun and colorful:)I think I want a copy of chrystal bowl!