As a woman of faith, Shardaya creates abstract paintings drawn from her religious journey. These dreamscapes are intentional creations that translate scripture, prayer, and the culture of Christianity. Grounded in and inspired by the heart of God and as a conduit of the Gospel, I create visual experiences to impact lives, “one canvas at a time.”

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Shardaya Jones is an African American artist and educator born and raised in Rand, West Virginia. Based in Atlanta, GA, her artistic practice continues to expand the boundaries of art and culture. Shardaya received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting with a minor in Art History from the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the Savannah College of Art & Design in Atlanta, GA. She is an educator teaching high school art at a private Christian school that allows her to collide art and faith in the classroom and enrich the minds of this rising generation. Shardaya is a licensed minister and, being led by the Spirit, inspires, encourages, and ‘preaches through paint’ to this generation. In addition to her fine art career, Shardaya is the CEO & Founder of her graphic design agency, SM Studio. Additionally, she is the creator of The Abstract Sanctuary, a faith-based therapeutic art experience. She has exhibited nationally & virtually, including shows at the Bobick Gallery, Pulgram Art Gallery, Savannah College of Art & Design, Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center, Rek Gallery, Verum Ultimum Art Gallery, and Black Girls Who Paint. Shardaya has been interviewed by various publications for her creative practice, including VoyageATL & Canvas Rebel magazine. Her work has been auctioned in collaboration with the American Heart Association. She was commissioned to paint live for various organizations and religious institutions across the Metro Atlanta area, including Embassy City Church, New Life Cathedral IFC, Black Female Therapists, Inc., and Paint on Purpose, Inc. As an artist, minister, and art educator, Shardaya uses her God-given gift of creative expression to impact, inspire, and encourage all she encounters…through color.