Nina Ella Jonas

Born in Montreal, Canada
Lives in Southern Maine

My paintings and photography are a reflection of what I desire to capture of this beauty and grace - this magical place where the earth, sea and sky meet. They are merely abstractions which capture the true essence of such a meeting - losing sight of the shore - glimpses of the natural world as they present themselves.

Becoming an artist was a necessary happenstance due to the tragic events on 9/11. Living in the heart of New York City on this fateful day with my two young children, I escaped the brutality of our new world by painting my first canvas - "Solitude" and capturing the beauty of landscapes and seascapes.

Although, I received no formal training in the arts and photography, the blending of colours expressed with simple and graceful brushstrokes on my canvas - capturing the true essence of nature is innate to me. I find solace recreating the soothing imagery of the tranquility of the sea and all that surrounds this mystery - when every bit of beauty, peace and security is suspended in time.

It is in the boundless wonders, hues, light and temper of the sea from which I derive my inspiration. A letting go - a subconscious process - with no need for rigidit...

McGill University
Graduate Degree