Being a Jewish artist isn’t just about the subject matter I choose or the symbols I include in my work. It’s about expressing something deeper; something spiritual, emotional, and personal. My art is how I share my soul with the world. Each brushstroke is part of my story, and every painting carries with it a piece of who I am, not only as an artist but as a Jewish woman navigating tradition, identity, and modern life.
My Journey as a Jewish Artist
Growing up in a Jewish community, in one of the most religious neighborhoods of Jerusalem, creativity wasn’t always seen as a path. But even as a child, I knew I needed to create. I found ways to express myself through anything I could get my hands on. FIMO, tailoring, makeup, even hair design. The need to express myself through beautiful things was always inside me.
But it wasn’t until I picked up a paintbrush with real intention that I felt I had found my voice. And not just any voice, the voice of a Jewish artist. One who could honor her values, reflect her traditions, and still paint in a way that feels stylish, relevant, and completely alive.
The Soul of a Painting
When I paint, I don’t just paint what I see. I paint what I feel. That’s especially true when I create work rooted in Jewish themes. Like the Kotel, the Beit HaMikdash, or Kever Rachel. These aren’t just historical or religious images. They’re living parts of my story, my memories, and my identity.
As a Jewish artist, I often walk the line between past and present. I want my paintings to feel timeless but also modern. I want people to connect with the emotion in the piece, even if they don’t know the full story behind it. That’s why I work with soft tones, expressive layers, and just enough gold to catch the light. The details matter, but the feeling matters more.
What It Means to Share
Sharing your art is a vulnerable thing. Sharing your soul through art as a Jewish artist is something even more intimate. I don’t just want people to see a pretty painting. I want them to feel something real. I want them to sense the quiet of prayer, the strength in tradition, the beauty of faith, and the joy in everyday moments.
Sometimes people tell me that my work feels “calm,” or that it “soothes the space.” I love hearing that, because it means the emotional part of the painting is speaking. It means I’ve shared something honest and someone else has felt it, too.
The Responsibility of Being a Jewish Artist
There’s a responsibility that comes with being a Jewish artist, especially today. Our heritage is rich, beautiful, and filled with meaning, but it’s also evolving. We’re finding new ways to express age-old truths. That’s part of what I aim to do with my work. To carry the tradition forward, but do it with grace, style, and authenticity.
I want to create art that fits into modern Jewish homes. Art that feels spiritual without being heavy. Art that makes people stop, breathe, and maybe even reflect. And above all, I want to make space for expression for myself, and for the people who bring my paintings into their lives.
Why I Keep Painting
I keep painting because it’s the most honest way I know how to speak. Every painting is a form of prayer. A way of working through emotions I can’t always put into words. A way of connecting to others, to tradition, and to something bigger than myself.
Being a Jewish artist is not just my job. It’s my calling. It’s my way of celebrating who I am and inviting others to do the same.
So yes, I’m sharing my soul. And it’s a privilege to do so. One canvas at a time.
