Every single piece of art has a story. Each one shown here is a prayer, a conversation with God, unfolded on canvas. The story behind each of my paintings is deeply personal, yet it ignites the same familiar feelings we all struggle through. These paintings are my story as told in color and strokes. They tell of my battles, my weak spots, and what I lean on. They are evidence of the ways I dig into my gritty faith every single day. And even though they were painted by me, I know they are for you too.
With each painting comes this prayer, May this make it to the person whom it resonates with the most. May it tell not only my story but theirs and help them cling tightly to their gritty faith.
From my home to yours, Jessy
Jessy Paulson is a Prayer Artist from South Dakota. Using acrylics on canvas, her art unfolds as a prayer and a story, a way to connect with God when the words just cannot be found. Jessy's work focuses on authentic connection, grief, and the ups and downs in life. She continues this connection through teaching others how to use art as a form of prayer with Painted Prayers Workshops and through storytelling through words, art, photography and craftsmanship in Gritty Faith Magazine, which she founded in 2019.
Jessy can be found at www.thenorwaycenterstore.com.
