Biography
Janelle DeRuosi is a hobbyist fine art photographer located in Escalon, California (Central Valley Region). She has always loved photography, as well as every other form of art, and has taken pictures at every opportunity since her parents first let her hold a camera. While she will always have respect for film, she loves the freedom to grow as a photographer that shooting digital has allowed her. She continually seeks opportunities to learn more about photography and enjoys sharing and discussing what she has learned with others. She is a board member of several local camera clubs and has taught classes and workshops on photography for them. She has also provided private or small group photography lessons. She is an apprentice in The Arcanum, a mentor/master style photography school.
Janelle is happiest when she is creating. In the past she used her photographs as inspiration and reference for drawing and painting. She now focuses on photography as her primary medium. When she has time, she still draws, paints, dabbles in graphic art, and even interior design. She is satisfied just with being able to create something that she and others can enjoy.
Most weekends Janelle can be found exploring and photographing California with her husband in tow. Fortunately, this gives him the opportunity to pursue his hobby--geocaching.
Janelle is happiest when she is creating. In the past she used her photographs as inspiration and reference for drawing and painting. She now focuses on photography as her primary medium. When she has time, she still draws, paints, dabbles in graphic art, and even interior design. She is satisfied just with being able to create something that she and others can enjoy.
Most weekends Janelle can be found exploring and photographing California with her husband in tow. Fortunately, this gives him the opportunity to pursue his hobby--geocaching.
Accomplishments
Janelle has received numerous awards from photography competitions such as the Delicato Vineyards Photography Show, the Lodi Grape Festival, the San Joaquin County Fair, and the Manteca Camera Club Contest & Show.
Hasta Mañana, Cowboy
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In 2013, Janelle won Best of Show in the Professional Divisions of both the San Joaquin County Fair and the Manteca Camera Club Contest for Hasta Mañana, Cowboy.
A number of Janelle's 2010 Color the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival images have been used on the Color the Skies website over the past few years. Also, Janelle's festival photos can be seen on digital display in the waiting rooms in the new wing at Children's Hospital Central California as of 2012.
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In the November 16-22, 2011, issue of the Sierra Lodestar, Janelle is mentioned as a local artist in an article about shopping for art gifts during the holiday season in California's Gold Country. Unfortunately, Misty Redwood Glen Gallery no longer exists. Read the full article.
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2014 and 2011 Bodie Foundation Calendar
 2011 Calendar |
Outside-In, renamed as Past Visions, was chosen to be included in the Bodie Foundation's 2011 Calendar and appeared as the November image. Turquoise Door was chosen to be included in the Bodie Foundation's 2014 Calendar.
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Stockton Camera Club
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Drought
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