I paint to make sense of the world
Jacobina Oele
coach, speaker, author, educator and painter
Drawing From Truth
My new studio in the River Arts District will be up and running on January 1, 2026, at 174 W. Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
Until then, I’m showing my work at the River Arts District Outpost, located at 24 N. Lexington Avenue, Downtown Asheville, NC 28801.
I will also be participating in RAD Fest, November 8–9, at Hi-Wyre.
Come by and have your portrait painted; $100 for an oil-on-paper, black-and-white to be completed in 30 minutes.
Jacobina offers private sessions online via Zoom and in person in Asheville, North Carolina.
Jacobina’s YouTube channel is growing fast and reaching new audiences. Join the journey as she shares insights, tutorials, and reflections that aim to inspire and empower. Subscribe now and help her reach 1K+ views and beyond!

About Jacobina
Jacobina Oele is an accomplished fine artist and muralist, now based in Asheville, North Carolina (since 2024). Originally from the Netherlands, she trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and later became a professor at this prestigious institution. During her years in Miami, she gained U.S. citizenship (2008) and built a respected career creating large-scale wall installations using classical techniques.
In 2014, Jacobina expanded her work to include spiritual coaching, assisting others find clarity, creativity, and purpose, especially empowering women. She trained in Soul Realignment with Andrea Hess, specializing in future insight, business alignment, and financial clarity using the Akashic Records as her primary tool for guidance. Her extensive background in the arts lends a unique depth and perspective to her spiritual practice.
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Color Pencils
Discover the foundations of great art in this inspiring six-part video series. You’ll create your own still life and work with rich, earthy tones to develop skills in value, tone, and composition; the building blocks that will bring confidence and depth to your color work.
Price $197

Drawing for Beginners
This six-part course offers a fresh, intuitive approach to drawing through observation and creativity. You’ll learn how to see with greater clarity, quiet your analytical mind, and build a confident drawing practice step by step.
Price $197

Pen and Ink
Master the timeless art of pen and ink in this comprehensive six-part course. You’ll learn how to work confidently with your tools, observe with intention, sketch ideas, develop strong compositions, and bring your drawings to life with clarity and precision.







