Though Jody Florman has created commission paintings (covering a variety of subjects) for over 15 years, she chooses to integrate the deeper spiritual side of her life through her expression on canvas. Painting, and art, is her meditation, her creative outlet and her blessing. She traveled to Spain and Austria and learned the “Miche” or mixed and portrait techniques from Robert Venosa and Martina Hoffmann, Professor Phil Rubinoff and Cynthia Rae Robbins, discovering a rich new avenue, making it possible to place her visions directly on canvas. Praise for her work includes such comments as"bold and vibrant colors" and "portraits that sparkle."

Jody's interest in the arts began at an early age. She enjoyed experimenting with a variety of mediums until she reached college. There she chose a major in Art and narrowed her interests to mixed media sculpture and painting on fabric and canvas. She graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz.

After graduating from the University of California, Jody worked as a stylist for commercials and department stores, then went on to the garment industry as a clothing and fabric designer/merchandiser in Los Angeles, New York and India. Color, texture and form were always a focal point.

While living in London she was a costumer for television, stage and film. Here she was introduced to the decorative arts. Her interest became a passion, then a career. Essentially self-taught, she attended various seminars, developing her talents in faux finishing, trompe l'oeil and mural painting. Over the next few years, she received residential and commercial commissions in London.

Returning to the United States, she expanded her artistic and painting repertoire receiving commissions for high-end residences and commercial establishments throughout California, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, Maryland and Virginia.

A versatile and creative artist, Jody also creates custom stencil designs, is an accomplished muralist, landscape and architectural Trompe L'oeil artist. She is currently accepting commissions for her visionary art, portraiture, florals, and landscapes.