Janet Botes Art & Design
Wilderness
Wilderness
I am a nature-hearted creator who specialize in design and illustration for nurseries, permaculture projects, healers, conservation organisations and sanctuaries. Of course I can also happily and skillfully apply myself to crafting visual material for any business, entrepreneur, small business, coach, musician, yoga studio, etc.
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What makes a great website?
A great website is visually impactful, but also simple to use, easy to navigate and it communicates the main message and intention for the website clearly.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What is your main aims and objectives for our project? What inspires you to do what you do? What do you want your viewers/buyers/customers/clients to feel and experience when they interact with your brand?
Describe your creative process.
After a conversation(s) about the intention, aims, style, and desired outputs for the project, I start planning the design(s) on paper, look for reference material (if none were provided), and work on draft designs. Draft designs are presented, after which all feedback and suggestions are considered, discussed, and applied where relevant. Another two rounds (if needed) of presentation-and-feedback brings us to final approval of the design, after which final files are prepared, exported and delivered digitally to the client or printers.
What information do you need from a client before you can start work?
Information about the business, which could include target audience, services/products offered, vision & mission statement, values, and of course the aims and objectives for the project. Visual reference material is always welcome, e.g. examples of similar designs, similar brands, etc. as it gives a clearer connection point between the client's vision and my own creative personality/style.
What do you love most about your job?
I love that I get to be creative and playful in my work on a daily basis. I love that my work relies on me getting as much inspiration from the world around me as possible - I love to explore and learn!
What inspired you to start your own business?
My main values are creativity, freedom, and authenticity. Freedom and flexibility in my schedule and physical location has been one of my main reasons for working as a freelancer. I love to flow from one activity to the next in a quite intuitive and spontaneous way - leveraging my most creative times as optimally as possible. I also travel often, which is much easier to do when I can work from anywhere, and for myself.
Why should our clients choose you?
Even though I conduct myself professionally, I am also warm, compassionate, considerate, and friendly. I am highly creative and prolific in my skills and techniques. My ideal clients are as conscious of our environmental footprint and social impact as I am, and their business are aimed at uplifting, empowering or inspiring positive change in the world.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I mostly work remotely and online, we can meet from the comfort of your own couch, bed, or home office!
Graphic Design
Logo design, brochure design, poster design, layout of reports/books, social media headers and other graphic promotional items.
Illustration
Different styles & techniques of illustration which include vector illustration, photographic montage & photo-manipulation, hand-drawn ink illustrations, watercolours, collage, and acrylic/oil painting.
Fine Art Commissions
Commissioned work for guesthouses, lodges, offices and private homes - my landscape art is exceptionally suited to waiting rooms and entrance lobbies. A commissioned landscape artwork is created by using reference photos of your favourite natural place, farm or area.
