Ashlyn painting at an easel in an open field Portrait of Ashlyn Jansen standing beside a hay bale with her palette and paintbrush

About me

I am a self-taught artist from Kroonstad, Free State, with a deep love for portraiture and visual storytelling.

I have been creating art for as long as I can remember and began intentionally developing my painting practice over eight years ago.

In 2020, I was given the opportunity to create live prophetic paintings during church services. That experience strengthened my ability to paint in real time and deepened my love for the craft.

My journey includes oil pastels, soft pastels, charcoal, watercolour, gouache, acrylics, and ultimately oil painting, which is now my favourite medium for its richness and longevity.

Based in
Kroonstad, Free State
Practice
Portraiture and visual storytelling
Live painting
Painting in real time since 2020
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