New Jersey based painter
About Wendy Born
My art is a kind of visual storytelling that helps people notice more, feel more, and connect through everyday beauty.
I’m Wendy Born, a painter based in northern New Jersey.
My work celebrates everyday beauty, those fleeting moments of light, shadow, and color that remind us to slow down and feel joy.
My path to fine art began with a background in design and illustration. After studying at Parsons, the School of Visual Arts, and The Art Students League, I thrived as a designer in the fashion industry, became a published children’s book illustrator, and later earned both a B.A. and M.A. in art education.
I’m inspired by local parks and gardens, as well as road trips where I set up to paint on location. Every painting is created with vibrant colors and rich texture, inviting you to rediscover beauty in the world around you.
Today, I balance painting, commissions, and teaching — a lifelong commitment to creating and sharing meaningful art.
Why collect my work?
Each painting is crafted with care, whether it’s a large landscape, a miniature gem, or a custom commission.
Collectors tell me that living with my art helps them pause, notice beauty, and feel more gratitude in daily life.
From the materials I choose to the unique hanging systems I design, my goal is to make fine art approachable, lasting, and deeply personal.
Art isn’t just something to look at — it’s something to live with.
My hope is that my paintings bring you the same sense of wonder and connection that I experience while creating them.
Press Features
Women United Art Magazine
Art Seen Magazine, Issue 17 Fall 2025
Bravitas Press Release - May - Aug 2025
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