Meet the Artist
Brittney Switala
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m Brittney Switala, the artist and designer behind the work you see here. My journey to this creative space has been decades in the making, shaped by faith, music, memories, and an ever-growing love for beauty born from unexpected places. I stand in awe of how Jesus weaves stories and people together in His perfect timing to create something more meaningful than we could ever imagine.
Several threads have come together to inspire my art:
🎙️ I spent 20 years as a Christian music radio host, where my love for faith-filled music took deep root. Today, I honor the rich legacy of hymns by incorporating their powerful lyrics into my artwork — each one a tribute to their timeless impact.
📒 I’ve been a scrapper since the '80s, making my first scrapbook in 5th grade. That early love for layering and storytelling through images has grown into a mixed media style that feels like home.
📿 My introduction to paper beading came through my church’s missions work in Africa and a dear friend, Amanda, who reminded me that even from a hospital bed, you can still make something beautiful. That stuck with me.
🎨 Chronic pain unexpectedly led me to acrylic painting. Working with color and texture — both in large, sweeping movements and small, intricate details — has expanded not only my art but also brought healing to my body and soul.
I’m a Midwestern-born, pop-drinking woman now living in the South with my amazing husband. We have two wonderful adult children, and a sweet granddaughter.
I love the raw — raw stories, raw beauty, raw honesty. In both people and art, I’m drawn to what’s real. I intentionally weave in glimpses of words from discarded pages, layering paint and texture to create something new from the forgotten. It’s recycled beauty. It’s grace.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find something here that speaks to your story, too!