Beauty
Myth-busting in Brazil
We were only on the island for 2 full days, but the satisfaction I got from seeing so many negative myths busted apart is worth sharing.
December 17, 2024
The particular style and beauty that Jonalyn brings to the table are truly one-of-a-kind. I’m a photographer. Watching Jonalyn paint a commission made me realize I could submit one of my photos for Jonalyn to paint!
The whole process was fun. The anticipation of seeing the finished work felt like waiting for Christmas!
I feel so blessed to have stumbled upon her talent.
— Erica Cole, New Hampshire
“When I saw Jonalyn’s work, I knew she was the one to create a legacy piece for my parents. My parents purchased the Greystone on Lake Winnipesaukee over 20 years ago.Their renovations brought new life and new guests. Now, many return families bring generations back to the Greystone rejoice over births, grieve deaths of loved ones, celebrate weddings, and relax in retirement.
Jonalyn not only perfectly captured the beauty of the place through the portrait, but she also, and I don’t know how she did it, perfectly captured the “feel” of the Greystone: the peace, the adventuring, the love, and the healing that all happen here. I am honored that Jonalyn took on this project and put her heart into creating this piece for my family. We will give it to my parents for Christmas!”
– Melissa Bender, New Hampshire
The way Jonalyn uses light is magical. But what makes her work more special for me is knowing how much time and energy she puts into improving her craft.
–Autum Sloop, Steamboat Springs, CO
“The painting is more beautiful in person. Your art has brought joy and healing to the room. I love the story as well and it gives me pause. I can love and be loved by those who are not like me. What a work of Grace. Thank you! Thank you!”
– Deb Poupard, the new owner of “A Three Cup Day”
Jon and Jess Hale, Seattle, Washington
Jonalyn painted a scene of Thai street vendors for the downtown restaurant, Thai Connection. The owner’s husband commissioned the scene for his wife’s new business.
–Small Business Owner, Manchester, NH
“With her brush, the artist touches one part of her life with another.” — Jim Harrison
We can all look back, with a little guidance, and see the ways our deepest pain opened a door to our highest joys. Jonalyn connects the two in her paintings.
Want to learn more about Jonalyn’s mission? Make an appointment to talk with her one-on-one. Keep up with Jonalyn’s work at her painted blog. Subscribe for news, events and first pieces off the easel.
Learn more about Jonalyn’s 2023 COVID paintings and events at her Saving Lives Gallery and posts.
Jonalyn and her husband, Dale Fincher, live aboard Lady Grey, their catamaran. They sail the world and teach their two boys. Weekly they record a podcast “Lady Grey Conversations” (Apple and Spotify). Enjoy their online studies at Thinkific.
We were only on the island for 2 full days, but the satisfaction I got from seeing so many negative myths busted apart is worth sharing.
The stories we continue to tell about our family, especially after their death, reveal more about what we value than the people we lost.
My first impression of St. Helena was of black rock and toilet paper.
As we have been gathering friends to share in the adventure, this question keeps popping up “Why did you name your boat ‘Lady Grey’”? It’s actually quite simple.
As we have been gathering friends to share in the adventure, this question keeps popping up “Why did you name your boat ‘Lady Grey’”? It’s actually quite simple.
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