I sign my paintings Joypeace3 in Honor of God who fills my heart with these emotions. He is the source of my gifts and talents. The 3 represents the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It also represents my 3 beloved children.

The Portrait Paintings started as a way to comfort a friend who had lost her dear husband, Doug Carroll, to cancer. Ralene was overjoyed and hung it above her fireplace. I felt as if I had in a small way, given a part of her husband back to her. A year later, an eighteen year old friend of my son died. I knew I had to paint him for his mother. Again, it was a very emotional reunion. It was as if God was using my paint brush to bring healing to broken hearts.

The Sacred Artwork was created from scripture, research, and prayer, as a means of teaching others about the character of God and as a form of Worship.

The JUST Because paintings are done in complete jubilence as I love recreating the beauty that has been made JUST for our delight!!! And yes, this is a form of Sacred Art as I try to bring Honor to His handi-work.