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 include such comments as having "bold and vibrant colors" and "portraits that sparkle."