Hi! I'm Yana- an artist, worshiper, and storyteller of God’s beauty.
I have been painting for as long as I can remember. Art runs in my blood—my
grandmother and mother are both painters, always seeking to capture something
beyond what the eye can see. Inspired by their work, I began creating art as a
way to explore both myself and God.
For many years, I searched for God in all the wrong places, and my art
reflected that journey—pieces filled with longing, questions, and the desire
for something greater. But everything changed in 2022 when I became a
Christian. That was the moment my art took on a new life—it became an
expression of worship, a way to draw closer to Jesus and to understand His Word
on a deeper level.
As I grew in my faith, I discovered the sozo healing process—originally
developed by Bethel Church—which helped me explore art as both a healing
practice and a form of worship. Experiencing God’s presence transformed
everything in my life. Since then, I’ve had the honor of painting live during
church services and even incorporating worship through music.
Along the way, God also opened a beautiful door for me to work with children
through art workshops. Teaching them—not just techniques, but how to listen to
the Holy Spirit and express what God shows them—has shaped me deeply as an
artist and as a believer. Children have a way of creating without fear, without
overthinking, and their openness to God continually inspires me. Guiding them
has expanded my own creativity and helped me see worship through fresh,
innocent eyes.
I work with a variety of materials—oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, chalk,
pastels—sometimes separately, sometimes together in mixed media. Lately, my
focus has been on acrylic paintings on paper, creating a new collection that I
pray gives people a glimpse of heaven and draws them closer to the heart of the
Father.
Art, for me, is an extension of God’s own creativity. His beauty is beyond
words, reflected in creation itself. As beings made in His image, we continue
that creative link—expressing beauty, love, and His holy presence through the
work of our hands. The more I worship Him, the more I am transformed by His
beauty and His Word. This is what I was made for. And so were you.
I would love for you to explore my work and find a piece that speaks to your
soul. Feel free to browse my gallery, reach out for commissions, or follow me
on social media to see my latest creations.