The Unmistakable Pulse of Yovelah EyTina: A Creative Force in Full Bloom

The Art of Becoming Yovelah EyTina and the Sacred Evolution of Creative Identity

In the ever-shifting constellation of emerging creatives, few radiate with the incandescent gravity of Yovelah EyTina. A multidisciplinary artist whose presence hums with the quiet force of a woman deeply connected to her calling, she is the kind of soul who doesn’t just make art—she becomes it.

To enter Yovelah’s world is to cross a threshold into something intimate and elemental. Her paintings are not merely visual objects—they are spirit work, emotional maps, testaments to the infinite complexity of human identity. At once grounded in the traditions of portraiture and unbound by them, her work embodies an almost mythic quality. It is soft and fierce, elegant and raw, timeless and vibrantly now.

And yet, her journey back to the canvas was not paved with professional ambition, but something far more human: love.

Long known within creative circles for her music—a practice that itself drips with emotional fluency—Yovelah’s reemergence as a visual artist was not a calculated shift but a serendipitous unfolding. A gift to her niece, a lovingly rendered portrait born from memory and affection, became the moment that catalyzed her return to the visual arts. That one piece unearthed something dormant, something sacred, not only in her hands but in the hearts of those who witnessed it. It reminded her family, and herself, that the visual realm was not a detour in her story, but a central path she was destined to walk.

What followed was a natural blooming. With gentle momentum, her work began to reach the public—first in the glow of local exhibitions, then into curated group shows in cultural enclaves across New York. Her solo exhibition at Cannavita Dispensary in Astoria marked a luminous milestone: a space where art met community, healing, and herb in a curiously fitting harmony. There, in a sun-dappled corner of Queens, her pieces breathed among strangers, lovers, seekers, and wanderers—and something clicked.

There is an unteachable honesty in her work. Each face she paints, each gaze, each gesture, feels informed by a memory that isn't yours but somehow belongs to you. These are not flat renderings—they are people with stories, holding space for yours. There’s a kind of spiritual hospitality in her approach, a warm invitation to feel, to remember, to look again.

Though she humbly resists the idea of a "signature style," what emerges is unmistakably her own: a fingerprint of soul, subtle but indelible. She speaks through gesture and texture, letting the work evolve rather than be contained. Where others may seek to crystallize a personal brand, Yovelah seeks liberation. Every exhibition is a new chapter, not a repeat performance. Every brushstroke carries the promise of change.

There’s a deliberate resistance to stagnation in her philosophy. She does not believe in replicating success for its own sake. To remain creatively alive, she insists, one must embrace discomfort, risk, and the unknown. In her words—and even more so in her work—there is a refusal to settle, a demand that the process remain sacred.

Inspiration, for her, is a communal inheritance. She finds deep resonance in the legacies of Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Picasso, Van Gogh, and yet speaks with reverence for all creators—known or unknown—who dare to transform private vision into public offering. It is not fame or technique that moves her, but courage. The courage to imagine, to persist, to share, and to be misunderstood.

This reverence bleeds into her present-day choices. She is currently accepting commissions, and unsurprisingly, her heart lies in portraits—particularly those tethered to love, to ancestry, to memory. In painting others, she seems to access parts of herself. Each commission becomes an exchange, an emotional collaboration, an echo.

As a Black woman creating in a world so eager to box, brand, and market identity, Yovelah moves with unusual grace and autonomy. She refuses the weight of tokenization, sidesteps the demand to perform. Her work does not shout, and yet it lingers long after you leave the gallery. It asks something of you—not your approval, but your attention.

From Harlem’s “Art at the Johnson” to Brooklyn’s Honey Badger Motel Gallery, her presence is being felt. Yet even as her audience grows, she remains rooted in an ethic of intimacy. You can find her at Cannavita, for now, or through a direct message—no gallery walls needed, no gatekeepers in the way. Her connection to her audience is personal, immediate, and sincere. It is a relationship she protects. To follow her is to witness an unfolding. One gets the sense that we are only at the very beginning of what she will become—what she already is. Her story is not one of sudden fame or viral moment; it is the kind of quiet revolution that grows over time, like ivy creeping up stone. Steady. Beautiful. Unstoppable.

Yovelah EyTina is not just making art—she is writing a legacy in layers of paint, in the spaces between notes, in all the ways a soul can speak without words. And what a story it is.

Interview with Yovelah EyTina

Which artists do you collaborate with or draw inspiration from?

So far, I haven’t collaborated with a living artist. I love Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Van Gogh… Honestly, every artist—regardless of how well-known or skilled—has a huge piece of my heart. I love the fact that we are able to stay committed to these unseen gifts, these imaginations, and bring them into the world as beautiful things that may be loved or rejected. That takes so much courage, and that process itself is deeply inspiring to me. Every authentic creator inspires me.

Do you have a distinct style or theme in your work? If so, how would you describe it?

Authenticity. I don’t force myself to follow trends. I believe that’s the quickest way to drain your creativity as an artist. As soon as you stop yearning for growth and start thinking your success lies in copying someone else’s story, you've already failed. You can never be someone else better than they were born to be.

I’ve also noticed that some people try so hard to find their “style” or “signature” that they end up limiting themselves. Once they gain some success with a certain look, they cling to it—and stop growing.

Which artists do you collaborate with or draw inspiration from?

So far, I haven’t collaborated with a living artist. I love Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Van Gogh… Honestly, every artist—regardless of how well-known or skilled—has a huge piece of my heart. I love the fact that we are able to stay committed to these unseen gifts, these imaginations, and bring them into the world as beautiful things that may be loved or rejected. That takes so much courage, and that process itself is deeply inspiring to me. Every authentic creator inspires me.

Do you have a distinct style or theme in your work? If so, how would you describe it? Authenticity. I don’t force myself to follow trends. I believe that’s the quickest way to drain your creativity as an artist. As soon as you stop yearning for growth and start thinking your success lies in copying someone else’s story, you've already failed. You can never be someone else better than they were born to be.

I’ve also noticed that some people try so hard to find their “style” or “signature” that they end up limiting themselves. Once they gain some success with a certain look, they cling to it—and stop growing. But who knows what your potential really is if you're too afraid to expand beyond that one idea just because it worked? What if there’s something greater in you?

With that in mind, I hope every exhibition and collection I create will feel fresh and true to my evolution as a human being. No matter how much attention I do or don’t receive, I never want my artwork to look the same ten years from now. That would feel like a disservice to my potential—and my legacy as a woman.

I trust that, just like whether I get my nails done short or long, my fingerprint will always be there. My soul is my fingerprint. And no matter how I change the colors, the characters, the way I sketch or paint a brushstroke—my fingerprint will remain. I trust that evolution. I trust that process.

Where can people view or purchase your artwork?

You can DM me on Instagram @harmoniousvisionsnyc, call or text me at

(646) 880-7214, or email me at info@yovelah.com.

What are some of the most recent exhibitions or shows you’ve participated in? Cannavita Dispensary: March 7–14 – Solo Exhibition

Cannavita Dispensary: March 14–21 – Group Exhibition

Art at the Johnson (Harlem): January 30 – Group Exhibition

Honey Badger Motel Gallery (Park Slope): December 13, 2024 – January 11, 2025 – Group Exhibition

What projects are you currently working on or have planned for the near future? Right now, I’m open for commissions. I absolutely adore painting portraits—especially anything related to family and love.

How can people stay updated on your latest work and follow your journey? Please follow me on Instagram @harmoniousvisionsnyc & www.linktree.com/yovelah