MORE ABOUT ME

Hi there, my name is Janine!

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I am a South African born artist, and have been living in Norway with my amazing husband and sweet two little ones for the last 6 years. My days are generally filled with laundry, dishes and paintbrushes:)

oh and coffee, loooots of coffee! LoL :)

 

I have always had a great passion for being creative and believe that art has the power to connect us to our emotions, a way of speaking to your soul. Out of all things that inspire me to create, my greatest inspiration comes from scripture and nature and I portray this in most of my art. 

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A Story of Redemption Through Art

 

There was a season in my life when the weight of depression felt too heavy to carry. I had lost my sense of purpose, and the darkness seemed relentless. In the midst of that struggle, I turned to art—not out of inspiration, but out of desperation. What began as a simple act of creating quickly became something so much deeper.

 

With every brushstroke, I felt a quiet invitation to draw near to God. As I painted, I began to see His hand at work—not just on the canvas, but in my heart. The act of creating became a place of refuge, where I could pour out my fears, my sorrow, and my longing for peace.

 

In that sacred space, God met me. He used the very thing I thought was just a hobby to save my soul from despair. He reminded me that I was created to create, to reflect His beauty, and to trust that He could bring light out of the darkest places.

 

Today, my art is no longer just a creative outlet—it’s an offering of worship and a testament to His faithfulness. My hope is that each piece I create carries a glimpse of the peace and restoration that I’ve found in Him.

 

If my journey can encourage even one person to hold on, to seek Him, and to trust that there is beauty beyond the pain, then I know I’m walking in the purpose He’s called me to.

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