Janessa Harmon (b. California) is a figurative and still life painter working primarily in oils. The relationship between objects, nature, and human restoration is core to her work. Color also plays a significant role in her work while weaving in multidimensional objects and designs. Her works are often inspired by her travels, sustainability, and culture. As a self-taught artist, Harmon views her practice as a return to her creative essence, which allows her to create from the heart without any limitations. Harmon’s work has been exhibited at venues in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2024, Harmon participated in the Museum of the African Diaspora’s, Collecting through the Diaspora: Benefit Auction, where she contributed her work, “Self Evaluation”, San Francisco, CA (2024), and Wavemaker’s Art Noir, New York, NY.

Harmon holds a BA in Political Science and a minor in Sociology from the University of San Francisco. Harmon currently splits her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.