Art From the Heart

BJTuininga says painting is a “healthy obsession.” Each piece “comes from her heart,” evolving each and every time she lays paint upon the canvas. The technique for which she is most noted is a combination of oil paint and cold wax, which allows her to build up the surface of the canvas, giving it a rich textural appearance. ”I find that people cannot resist touching my paintings.” The texture of paint and wax and the swirls of vibrant color enliven the viewer’s spirit. The impressions left by her palette knife draw the eye and the mind into the heart of the painting.