Jerusalem Paintings

Focus on the present...

I took the kids to the park this morning, and as I was sitting on the bentch, I had an urge to check my phone.

The birds sounded so nice and the air was incredibly fresh.

Everything felt so good...I had to give myself permission to let it in.

To just sit and think about nothing. Just relax.

Just let it all in. I hope this painting can do some of that for you. #yaelioriginal

‎ירושלים של מעלה בזמן המשיח

There is something so serene about Friday Night prayers are the Kotel.  
I close my eyes and see it...right after lighting the candles, going down to the Kotel for a prayer.  You can almost touch the spiritual hug from God.  It feels so safe and warm.  Surrounded by glistening lights, and holy sounds.  
If only I can be there right now.  I yearn for the day..in the meantime I will paint.  Paint the scene for all of our souls to soak in...

30” x 40” 

acrylic + 24k gold leaf on canvas 

THE PRESENT. This thought has been on replay in my mind all week - every day we are reborn. We only know up to why we know. We only lived as much as we lived, and TODAY, the present, is new for all of us. It’s a new day to learn about each other - ourselves, our spouses, our children, our parents and our friends. Today is a gift. It’s new and it’s a chance! Don’t think that there’s no use. It’s a fresh page in everyone’s book. We can’t flip to the end. We’re all turning the page one day at a time... #yaelioriginal #thesignatureingold

"Don't define your life in black and white, because there is SO much hiding amongst the greys"

48" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas

This painting was my escape for the two weeks. I was using a photo as a reference and it was very intricate and overwhelming. I told myself: “one stroke at a time”...When I couldn’t see anymore, I left my brushes for the next day. It didn’t feel pressurized - I just would slowly add more strokes, knowing that something would emerge. It was my nightly escape, each time going to my studio and painting some more until something did happen! It turned out very different from my other works but very cool. With all of that, introduce to you: ASCENDING.

40" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas

 I wanted to depict it’s holiness, spirituality, majestic ness - all of it!! With much effort and prayer, this painting that you’re looking at, came forth. Then I found mother of pearl paint, which gave the Bais Hamikdash (Temple) the most ethereal feeling and it was complete. I added people walking, to inspire us. To make it real. May we be so fortunate to see this our real lives. 

30X40 Acrylic & Gold Leaf on canvas

Diamond Chips. Jerusalem skyline. Chips on your shoulder. Do you have any? They may just be your greatest possession yet - look closely. They’re DIAMONDS.

30” x 30” 

acrylic on canvas 

This Original Painting is called Mispallim. It shows people in the midst of praying to G-d. The beautiful uplifting background colors really make this painting stand out!

Artist inspiration: "Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real”. A funny thing happens - people tell you to think big, to go for it, but then when you do, they look at you like your a little crazy. Or tell you that it won’t happen. (Or if they’re your parent, tell you to go back to your real job) So what is it? Just words? “Dream big.. go for it..” nice lofty words that no one actually expects to come into fruition, so they can be said easily? It’s interesting...but the truth is, for those of you smart enough to believe in your dreams & the few people telling you to go for it, you’re doing the right thing! Because your reality is what you make it. And if you can trail-blaze past all the people who look at you like you’ve lost it, then you will eventually live your dream. It’s H.A.R.D work, but if you can dream it, you can create it. DREAM BIG. YOU can do it!

This painting is also available in Semi-Original Giclee and Digital Print.

This large painting has been on my easel for what seems like eternity!! I worked on it so much, enjoying the process..incorporating lots of emotion and good feeling..some bold strokes, some softer, and lots of spring!

30" x 40" Acrylic on Canvas

What drew me to this scene was the light and the stones - How the light is shining on the stones. The stones that tell stories of so many years....The stones that shine with our history. Stones that are saturated with so much holiness. It’s simply magical...I hope I did them some justice. 

36X24 Acrylic on Canvas

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication “ - Leonardo Da Vinci || Life is a simple game, us humans, complicate it. I think about this all the time...deep down we know the answers..
30” x 24”

acrylic on canvas 

I had started out this painting with an idea of where I wanted to take it. As I put the first two layers on the canvas, my mind began to shift. I then took a break,and when I came back, I saw something completely different! It's so cool how that happens!! My brain had an agenda, but my heart knew something else...yea..sometimes, it's just better to go with the flow and see what life brings instead of forcing what we think is best...so I went along with what I saw, and after a long time, I was finally satisfied with the results! Souls at The Kotel

16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas 

Painting the Kotel never gets old!

36X36 Acrylic on canvas

I wanted to paint a painting of Yerushalayim that depicts her depth and pure gold.  I used a very limited neutral palette and added gold to the outer part of the painting, framing Yerushalayim.  

The painting does not photograph well and as much as we tried by taking 100 or more images, the light kept bouncing off the gold, creating a reflection that mutes out the proper colors seen in person.  

It’s a real beauty.  Like jewelry for the wall.  

30X40 Acrylic & gold leaf on canvas

I made this for Rochel Imainu's yahrzeit in Cheshvon. Introspect on the past year and get to know what you want for the coming year. With proper planning & proper prayer, anything can be achieved!! Looking forward to sharing many more painting processes with you! 

30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas.

This painting is also available in Semi Original Giclee and Digital Print. 

Ma’aras Hamachpela for the win! This painting was inspired by so many of you who went during chol hamoed and storied it for the rest of us. I loved watching the energy and life coming from this holy place at such a holy time. I felt so much pride to be part of our special people. Thank you.

30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas.

I’m my art & you’re my art.  A follower saw kotel notes and I couldn’t agree more. Initially, this was titled HiddenTzadik (Find him in there!) but now it's officially changed to KOTEL NOTES

It’s not picking up in this image but one man is wearing orange. No tallis, or hat..or black and white. But he’s there. Davening. He may not dress like me, but HaShem listens to both of us, just the same. I don’t know his heart. I can’t judge. He very well may just be a hidden tzadik. I will never know. So I make space by the wall and room in my heart.

24" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas

This painting is also available in Digital Print.

A vision that can never get old!! I can just feel that Yerushalayim air as I try to take it all in, right?? One of the best scenes ever..!! 
The entire city is done with gold leaf - three different gold tones. Figured it would do it most justice. Hope it does for you.

24" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas

The title of the painting says it all.  This painting really does shine!  The yellows and iridescent tones give the painting a glossy look.  It is edged in 18K gold leaf.  

20X16 Acrylic on Canvas

With the layers and the depth, I hopes that people are inspired to look deep into themselves and hear their own, unique voice, and understand that it’s never what’s on the surface that counts the most, it’s all on the inside. I express the layers as a creation of our uniqueness that we have to strip down and listen to our own whispers. 
I hope that when one views her work they can come to the realization, that on the inside, after delving deep, we are all so similar, all parts of one whole. And, to realize that we must join together, like all the colors, because when stroked together, that create masterpieces.
I believe that we are all individual masterpieces, who, when joined as one, create the most beautiful work of art in the universe, G-d’s ultimate magnum opus.

48 X 72 Acrylic on Canvas.

The blues in Tzfat are holier than any blue I've ever seen.  I wanted to paint that blue.

20X16 Acrylic on Canvas

36 X 48 Oil on Canvas.

It's Yerushalayim.  With hills around her.  And a sky that cannot be forgotten.

 36X48 Oil on Canvas

Yemin Moshe is a beautiful area in the city of Yerushalayim.  The windmill gets to me every time.  This painting was done with the palate knife.  The texture and the colors, really make one feel as if he/she is experiencing the scene first hand. 

30X48 Oil on Canvas

This painting of Jerusalem, can pick up any small space instantly.  It has lots of texture and has a futuristic vibe to it.  

*(size is without frame)

5X7 Oil on Canvas

I was pulled toward painting this particular image of the Kotel at Sunset because the colors were so vivid and absolutely magnificent!  I also prayed for 40 days at the Kotel and would usually go during this time of the day.  It brings back great memories..

This watercolor artwork is 12" x 16".  It is painted on Arches 100% cotton watercolor paper.  

It was created using a limited color palette from Daniel Smith extra fine watercolors, as was the entire collection.  

This painting is signed, matted and framed.  

This watercolor artwork is 12" x 16".  It is painted on Arches 100% cotton watercolor paper.  

It was created using a limited color palette from Daniel Smith extra fine watercolors, as was the entire collection.  

This painting is signed, and framed.