
About Ahni
I was born and raised in Deep South Texas. My parents, co pastors at our local church, taught me to love and serve Jesus from a very young age.
In school I was the quiet one, comfortable hiding behind others, but I knew God saw me and that I was called to live differently than what most young people my age were chasing after.
After graduating high school, I attended Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX, where my faith in Christ grew deeper roots. After CFNI I returned home, served in the youth and worship ministry at my church, and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from The University of Texas Pan American.
In 2014, I took a job as an art teacher and taught high school and middle school art for eight years. While working as a teacher I continued to serve my church, gave painting workshops at local churches on creating with God, and began a young women's ministry with some of my best friends.
In December of 2021, at the age of 35 I married the love of my life, Matt. I moved to his town in Sterlington, LA where I now reside and serve at my local church, paint, and teach art at a local art studio.
MY ART
“In the beginning God created…”
Genesis 1:1
I love how the first verse in the bible introduces God to us as a creator. One of the ways I love to spend time with the Lord is by
creating. I have learned that as I paint with the Lord I am practicing being sensitive to his voice and I can lean into his direction through each brushstroke. What color is next? What direction should this line go?
Whether it’s a series or a commission I’m working on, I invite the Lord into what I am creating.
God can speak in creative ways. I pray that people encounter a touch from God through one of my artworks.
MY HEART FOR SINGLE WOMEN
I had a long season of being single. I was 34 years old when I met my husband. I lived differently than what this world defines as normal, and at times ridiculed for it.
I am passionate about encouraging young women as they walk through their single season. I have learned that we can encounter the goodness and faithfulness of God in EVERY season and what He has in store is truly is worth the wait! I share more of my heart for single women on my blog! You can read that here…
Ahni
Art Career
Education
BFA Specialized in Studio Art from The University of Texas Pan American, 2007 - 2013.
Teaching
Exhibitions
IDEA Public Schools 2014 - 2021
Group 6, Innovations Art Gallery, May 2019
Head in Heaven, Solo Exhibition - Throne Studio, November, 2018
Group 6, Innovations Art Gallery, April 2018
Crickets, Innovations Art Gallery, 2017
IDEA Donna College Prep Faculty Art Show, Innovations Art Gallery, March 2016