Welcome to God is for All People!

This site is dedicated to God's Love. The artwork expressed is meant to help place one in a consciousness of simple, experiential love.

About Joan

Joan Holdsworth-Uddoh
Spiritual Oil Painter - Outsider Artist... Inspired by her beliefs, depicted with strength in her story, color and faith.

"I was born in Jamaica, West Indies, brought up in England, by my Father, the late Frank Z. Holdsworth. Educated in England and went to Boarding School at Wesley College, Dublin Ireland. The Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, England. Gestalt Psychotherapy and Spiritual healing in New York City, New York.At boarding school in Dublin, we were taught about artists such as Sandro Botticelli, 1445-1510, and Titian 1487-1571. Picasso was not considered an artist. His pink and blue period was questionable! The following incident occurred when I was ten years of age: At boarding school Wordsworths “Daffodils” was recited to the class by our art teacher. After ending the verse she stated that we should paint what we had heard. I was overjoyed and I painted my first “masterpiece”, with lakes, hills, and daffodils! My art teacher on the other hand, was not impressed. She marched me off to the dean’s office. The dean after listening to my teacher, agreed that I was a disgrace. I had painted like Picasso. My “masterpiece” was torn and burnt in the fireplace in his study. I was not permitted to study Latin, Greek, or the Sciences. He tried to deny me of fulfilling my dream of becoming a doctor when I grew up. Instead, I was demoted to taking Domestic Science. It was such a terrible burden to put on one so young. It broke my spirit, and left me with a sense of shame and unworthiness. Later I married a Nigerian surgeon, who after some years of marriage left me with our three children in New York City. Helen, Humphrey and Marcia to return to his country, Biafra, Nigeria. This country was in civil war. I started an organization called “Keep Biafra Alive”. During this time over six million men and women and children were killed. I had the privilege of working on the committee for building the United Nations School in New York City. After it’s completion I was on the Board of Directors and Trustees. I served on the Hospitality Committee for the United Nations. While living in New Mexico, I have served on the Board of Directors for the Rape Crisis Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When my youngest daughter, Marcia was able to draw, I realized that she had artistic talents. At a young age I took the children to museums. Later I told them my story of the boarding school. Every Christmas Marcia gave me art supplies with the encouragement that I would paint. When I moved to New Mexico in 1991 I brought my art supplies with me. Here in the Land of Enchantment the fire rekindled. I started to paint again, it felt so good. In 1998 I had a vision to read in the Bible Rev. Chp. 4 then paint. I was extremely fearful at first and was not sure of the size. In another dream I was told to paint one 7’ x 7’, the title is “God is for all People”. My art is all Divinely inspired. Each piece tells its own story. They leave one with a message. Below is that first painting, which is available for purchase as limited and open edition fine giclee prints along with all my other paintings. I invite you to visit the gallery to view more of my work and I appreciate your interest and desire to share the beauty and inspiration from our Lord."
Peace & Blessings, Joan   godisforallpeople-c  
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Showings, Articles & Recognition

Display of Joan's Art - Socorro New Mexico - Chamber of Commerce Jan 5th - 31st, 2015. Reception January 9th, 2015, 5 - 7pm

Letters, Commendations and Features for Joan's art work (mouse click each to view):

Pope Francis (new 2013)

Featured Artist in the 911 Memorial Registry

Rev. Charles H Doufour Bishop of Montego Bay Jamaica

Featured in Voices of 911

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Arch Bishop of Santa Fe

"America The End of Days" YouTube Video by Joan

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"Christ Resurrected" Exhibit San Felipe de Neri Museum March 2002 Socorro Arts Show Nov-Dec 2003 Arts & Crafts Show for Girls Inc. Aug. 2005 Many Ribbons and Awards at the Socorro County Fair Black History Exhibit Honors in New Mexico
 

Joan's Gallery

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Giclée Limited Editions
NEW! The Tree of Life new painting The Tree of Life
God's Love, by Joan God's Love, a poem by Joan  
What is a Giclée? Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") prints are the highest quality fine art reproductions available. They utilize modern high resolution ink-jet technology that provides extraordinary detail and color accuracy. Because Giclée printing can be applied to the artists' materials such as canvas, they have the look and feel of original art. What is an embellished Giclée? While Giclée prints do not require enhancement, occasionally artists add paint to selected areas, or use mixed media to hand embellish their Giclées. The enhancement provides a one-of-a-kind work by the artist to the art purchaser for a fraction of the cost of an original.
 
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Contact

Joan Holdsworth-Uddoh PO Box 2690 Scottsdale, Arizona 85252
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