JANNA VANDERVEEN
Fiction Author & Artist
About Me
Hi, my name is Janna. I am a wife, mother, counselor, and aspiring writer. I love the charming, the authentic, and the Divine. I love life, family and friends. I delight in exploring God’s amazing creation and in discovering the hidden beauty buried deep within the heart of his people and his world. I love life-giving conversations, life-altering revelations, and emotional connections. I love to read, write, and create. I was born in Ontario,… Read More
Mixed Media Painting | French Roses There are moments when I layer prose into my paintings. Amidst the layers of ephemera, inks, watercolors, and acrylics, I nestle words of encouragement, whispers of hope, and expressions of gratitude. I like the idea of hiding within each piece of art, a secret letter of love, that maybe some will see and others will feel. I scrawl my thoughts in French, since it’s considered the… Read More
Mixed Media Painting | Penelope Bloom’s Ballerina Bunny Penelope Bloom has been on my mind again, along with her beloved toy bunny, reminding me of the purity and innocence of childhood. For a brief moment, I saw a Penelope Bloom bunny come to life, dancing in the light of the moon, free of everything that would weigh her down as she moved without constraints. Perhaps someday we will do the same. I… Read More
My mission is to discern, awaken, and inspire truth in myself and others. “May my tongue be the pen of a skillful writer, my pen be the tongue of a masterful orator, and my words be apples of gold in settings of silver.” ~ Janna
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