Meet The Artist

Jessica Janus is a Michigan-based watercolor artist known for her custom architectural portraits and whimsical, urban-inspired style. Her work captures the charm of homes, people, churches, pets, and storefronts. With a background in both fine art (AFA) and illustration, Jessica brings a personal touch to each piece, often working from client-provided photos to create meaningful artworks. 

 Founded in 2023 in Dundee, Michigan, my business has rapidly evolved into a platform where art meets emotion, capturing cherished memories and the beauty of various subjects through meticulous craftsmanship.

 Jessica is the Vice President of the Monroe County Community College (MCCC) Art Club. She specializes in painting custom portraits of houses, storefronts, pets, vehicles, and people based on photographs.  “I paint every single day. It’s been a fun, unexpected ride, and I truly am grateful folks keep letting me do it.”

Every time she makes a pet portrait, she donates to Rawson Colony Cats.  “I send them something on their wish list every time someone orders a pet portrait or donates to help get the cats spayed/neutered,” she said.

 At the start of 2025, Jessica entered the Rehmann Art Contest. Hosted by the Detroit Red Wings, the contest theme was “Fandom Fusion.” Her watercolor painting showcased all the buildings where the Detroit Red Wings have played across four different eras. It ranked in the top 10 out of 260 entries. She recently met Darren McCarty, a retired hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings, at The Brainjerk Experience, a comedy club in Monroe, Michigan. He signed the painting and took a picture with her. “I think it’s my favorite piece of artwork so far,” she said.

 Jessica’s work has been published in Images: A Literary & Fine Arts Magazine, and her paintings have found homes across the U.S. and internationally, including as far as Albania.   (See other articles and publications on the In the News page. )

 As I continue to grow, I remain focused on my mission: to create watercolor illustrations that inspire and evoke emotion, making art accessible and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for being part of this journey.