Janet has degrees from both Indiana University (Theatre and Drama) and Parson's School of Design (Graphic Design). She feels that both areas of study have given her a well-rounded background in how to tell a story visually. She has also worked in the corporate world which has helped immensely in her understanding that while a cover must be artistically stimulating it also has a job to do - it must grab the consumer's attention. It needs to reach them on a level that makes them want to pick up the book and hopefully buy it. She feels that it is very important to use all means available to create the best cover possible for each book and enjoys the dialog between herself and the publisher to make sure that happens.

Before venturing out on her own as a freelance digital illustrator, art director and designer, Janet worked in New York City for St. Martin's Press where she was responsible for design and art direction on various mass market and hard cover books. She loves to work on historical romances, contemporary romances, mysteries and thrillers as well as women's fiction.

All the artwork on this site (except where noted) has been created by Janet Holmes. She uses multiple images from royalty free photos to make each cover special and unique. Having the ability and technical expertise to adapt multiple images to create one fluid scene allows her to create an image without doing a photo shoot. That savings is passed on to her clients.

Janet is a member of the Art Director's Club and the Graphic Design Guild. She lives on the east coast with her husband, 2 children, a dog, a hamster and a feral cat.

Explanation of the little girl logo. This is a picture of Janet when she was a little girl. She felt it was the perfect image for her logo because she feels that no matter what type of illustration and design is being done, it should all be approached with child like enthusiasm and joy.