Who Tells Your Story?
We can all remember certain stories that define us. When you think of your favorites stories growing up, were any
I love the water, and the reflections in the puddle. You captured them. You even got my grandson’s little curls under his hat. She is going to love this for her birthday!
–Diane Dunn, New Hampshire, commissioned a 6 x 8″ double portrait of her daughter-in-law and grandson.
“Jonalyn, I just got the paintings and they are so stunning in person. I’m gobsmacked, they are gorgeous!! When they arrived, I laid them out and we have just been admiring them. Great job on the packing, too. Thank you, again!!”
– Meredith Robinson, Alabama, commissioned three portraits of her children
“I’m a photographer. When I visited Jonalyn’s art show “Saving Lives” in Exeter, I had the opportunity to watch her paint a color study for a recent commission. The realization that I could submit one of my photos for Jonalyn to paint was an exciting prospect. From the get-go, the whole process was fun. I combed through old photos and landed on a sweet memory of my youngest son running through the garden on our property. Jonalyn kept me abreast of the process, allowing me to give feedback on the color study, and the anticipation of seeing the finished work felt like waiting for Christmas!
The completed painting was so worth the wait. I was originally planning on hanging it in our bedroom, but as soon as I saw it I knew it had to hang in our living room where every visitor to our home could admire it. The particular style and beauty that Jonalyn brings to the table are truly one-of-a-kind, and I feel so blessed to have stumbled upon her talent.”
It’s so beautiful, and makes us all smile every time we see it. I love the movement in it and the colors… you can feel the fading day and flowing river. And most of all, this sense of love and joy and wonder – your art captures so much!
– Susan Cunningham, Steamboat Springs, CO, purchased “Friendship”
Born and raised in Whittier, California, she’s lived in Colorado, Virginia, New Hampshire and soon on her sailboat traveling the world with her family.
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Learn more about Jonalyn’s 2023 COVID paintings and events at her Saving Lives Gallery and posts.
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