Justina Blakeney

b. 1979, USA.
Lives and works in Altadena, California

Drawing upon themes of spirituality and connection to the natural world,  Justina’s artwork serves as a visual exploration into identity, the essence of the “true self” and the concept of being a "human being" rather than a "human doing".  She primarily employs gouache, acrylic and chalk and often incorporates mixed media components such as wire, and natural elements into her work. 

Her artistic vision emerges from a diverse array of references, from wrestling with and celebrating her curls, curves, and curiosities to explorations of pattern, cubist abstraction, and magical realism. 

Through her work, Justina seeks to uncover and uproot binary thinking and inspire herself and others to embrace creativity, celebrate diversity, and honor the interconnectedness of all living things.

She has presented work in both solo and group exhibitions at ArtWolf Gallery (Los Angeles), and her work has been featured in Wallpaper and Architectural Digest.

Photo by TRAMP.studio

Paintings on Canvas

and Wood           

These works travel between the intimate and the infinite. Some pieces celebrate the sweetness of being, while others fracture form, blending cubist abstraction with magical realism to explore the evolving nature of self.

Photo by TRAMP.studio

Mixed Media               

These mixed-media works bend wire, paper, and natural material into living compositions. Full of texture and movement, they spill beyond the canvas—meant to be seen, felt, and circled in real life

Chalk Pastel on Paper              

Photo by TRAMP.studio

Drawn in pastel against dark fields, these works capture more than gesture—they reveal spirit. Figures seem to rise from shadow and light, blurring the boundary between the seen and the sensed.

Watercolor & Gouache on Paper 

Photo by Dabito

Through watercolor and gouache, emotion is translated into geometric forms. Inspired by cubism, compassion, and the ties between humanity and nature, these works explore how movement, memory, and unity can coexist on a single plane.