About Joanna

I love to create meaningful works of art that move the soul.

I make bold-colored, textured, paintings with collage, acrylic and oil paints, carrying a deeper spiritual meaning based upon my Christian faith. I endeavor to communicate the love of God and his amazing nature through each piece, capturing divine moments found in the Bible that draw people into a conversation about faith.

I start each painting with prayer and an under-painting of scripture. I use collage material, often pages of the Bible, containing relevant scripture passages to augment the message of the painting and create interesting textures. Using diluted acrylics as a base and oils to finish, my paintings are a combination of both abstract and realistic imagery with enticing textures.

My hope is that my work draws people in to a divine moment, bypassing the loud voice of logic in the head and has a direct impact on the heart and spirit, communicating the truth and love of God.

My Story

I learned to draw at a young age and was always interested in art. I left these skills to the side early on in favor of studying math, languages and serving in Christian ministry.

I started painting in 2017, a few months after I moved to France with my family. I joined a local art club to improve my language skills. I showed up to the first meeting empty-handed. The instructor made me a basic list of supplies to start in acrylics and I began my first painting on a scrap canvas using borrowed or discarded materials.

Slowly, I learned how to use different mediums and tried different techniques. I started to incorporate scripture from the Bible and meditation into different artworks and throughout the painting process. Most of my paintings have a deeper story and symbolism behind them. I have had some talented instructors and mentors throughout my journey and have continued to participate in the local community art groups.

I have shown my work in galleries in Paris, France; Franklin, Tennessee; as well as in and around my home city of Caen in Normandy.

If you are interested in a commission, an original canvas or a print, please get in touch by filling in the contact form here.