Jaclyn Janis is a Maine-based printmaker whose work draws inspiration from the shifting landscapes of coastal wetlands. Working primarily in reduction woodblock printmaking, she creates layered compositions that reflect the rhythms of tide, light, and seasonal change. Her process is both deliberate and irreversible, requiring each decision to be carried forward. “Once I’ve carved something away, I can’t get it back,” she notes, embracing the balance between planning and intuition. Jaclyn lives and works in Scarborough, Maine, just minutes from Scarborough Marsh, the state’s largest saltwater marsh and a central influence in her work. With a background in Environmental Science, she has long been drawn to wetland ecology and the resilience of species that exist within constantly shifting conditions. The tidal environments she frequents offer endless variations in color and composition, providing a sustained source of inspiration. She began studying drawing and printmaking at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, while living in the area from 2022-2024. Jaclyn's practice centers on relief printmaking, transferring images from the raised surface of wood or linoleum blocks. She primarily works in reduction printmaking, using a single block to build multiple layers of color. After each layer is printed, she carves away areas of the block, gradually reducing it until the final image is complete. Because the block is destroyed in the process, each edition is finite and cannot be reproduced. Before focusing on her studio practice, Jaclyn worked clinically as a nurse for nearly a decade, primarily in labor and delivery and medical and surgical intensive care. She later transitioned into health outcomes research and data analytics. Her academic background includes degrees from The Ohio State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern Maine.