What our students are saying…

“Janis has an array of tips and rules that always make your work better. She is attentive to all of our needs and I can attest that her classes are entertaining and also productive. Her dedication to teaching is superb and her joy of life is contagious. I taught around 45 years and have some experience recognizing a good teacher. I can attest that Janis and helpers from Art in the heart are wonderful, Janis is dedicated to her students and her art.”
– Cecilia

“A year ago, with I was invited to join a painting class with a friend. I had a viewers appreciation of the craft, but no artistic pedigree or skills. Since then I have learned to paint with brushes and pallet knives as well as my fingers in acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. I’ve completed over a dozen paintings of sunsets, mountain scenes, missions, seascapes, boats, crosses, surfers, cactus, ducks, cats, and more. Janis is super friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. As a man in my seventies, I count my year of painting with her in this community of artists among my fondest experiences.”
– Roy

”One of the many things that I love about Janis is she is always so sweat to all the students that she teaches. She is always open to talk about what is going on at school or in their life if they ask to talk about anything. Janis always makes you feel so welcome, to some people it is like a second home. She lets you do any type of art that you want, and she is so supportive of what you choose to do, and she will help you do it if you ask. Everyone loves her very deeply. She is an incredible art teacher. Janis is the best art teacher ever.”

– WIlla

“My son LOVES his time at Janis’ gorgeous art from the heart studio! Over the past year his confidence as an artist has blossomed, he is enjoying working with different mediums and following his creative impulses under Janis’ skillful guidance and care. Janis brings out the best is every student, I know because I see not just my son but his friends walking out of the studio carrying their pieces with so much pride! Janis really does do it from the heart, she meets them where they are at, and we are so grateful to have her in the community. Can’t recommend highly enough. Let’s pour into treasured local businesses like Janis! She is the kind of person that makes Ojai so special.“

– Marissa