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 | EDEN’S PROMISE EDEN’S PROMISE Golden light grows In this secret garden green, With verdant blossoming flowers Dripping lush nectar sweet. Tantalizing magic is its song, A kiss upon my ear, Ardent stardust on its tongue, Brilliant love its heartbeat. I etched the words of this poem, in layers, throughout the painting. I find myself staring at it throughout the day, captivated by the message of love it represents…. Read More
Mixed Media | Hallowed Night When the rocks cry out And animals sing They boast of love And peaceful things. Each hallowed night With reverent tone They linger in the embrace Of their Holy Unknown. This 16″ x 20″ painting was completed using Golden acrylics, FW inks, a variety of ephemera, chalk pastels, Derwent Inktense pencils, Caran D’ache watercolor crayons, and Luminance Pencils.
Acrylic Mixed Media Painting | Lilacs and Roses You flourish beneath my wings and your beauty shines. I call you my greatest treasure and I name you wonderful, for you are my beloved and your worth knows no bounds. This 16″x20″ painting was completed using Golden Acrylic paint, FW acrylic inks, Caran D’ache Neocolor II and Luminance Pencils, Derwent Inks, Tombow Markers, Ephemera, and Alcohol Inks.
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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