Isaiah’s Portrait
What a challenge and delight it was to capture Isaiah’s essence in oil paint on canvas. He is a delightful grandson, loving boy, and joy to everyone who knows him. […]
Category Archives: portrait painting
Wildflower
I finished a portrait of my granddaughter, Deanna, who truly is a wildflower in a field of roses! Capturing her essence was a privilege and a joy! Here is the […]
Time for Change
Is change a decision we can control or an invitation to ride the wild, untamed? Or both? I’ve been trying to wrap my head around change—what part is God-initiated and […]
Paintings Featured on FAA Portrait Gallery
The FAA Portrait Gallery on Fine Art America recently featured The Hopeful and The Messenger. What an honor to be included in a gallery that showcases portrait painters whose […]
The Messenger, an Acrylic Painting by JoDee Luna
The Messenger depicts Jesus, the Messiah who brings hope, mercy, and grace to humankind. The Messenger’s eyes are the focal point of the painting, searching the heart of the viewer for […]
The Hopeful
The hopeful is an acrylic painting that honors those living with uncertainty. I hope she is a worthy tribute to these hearty souls that gaze into the future in search of […]
The Burden Bearer: A Tribute to Caregivers
The Burden Bearer is an acrylic on canvas, reflecting those who care for others through prayers, encouragement, and service. These are the people who not only make life hopeful but […]
The Ebb and Flow of Artistic Ambition
Every creative experiences the ebb and flow of artistic ambition. Whatever your creative expression is, you feel the phenomenon. One day you’ve got it—enthusiasm bubbles over and your art form […]
The Giver Graces the Cover of an Ebook, Windows Across Oceans
Today was the book launch of Windows Across Oceans, an eBook in which nine women from around the world share their remarkable stories of overcoming. I created The Giver to express the […]
The Giver, an Acrylic Painting with a Purpose
The Giver is an acrylic portrait that expresses a glorious burden—the challenge of bringing literacy resources to struggling readers. As an instructional coach, I have the privilege of working alongside […]
Refrain from the Identical 