Hello friend, welcome!

I'm convinced the longing for enduring beauty and meaningful purpose calls to each of us. I’m Caitlin Newkerk and as an artist I capture on canvas the subjects that remind us to wonder, hope, and ultimately pursue Love. Paintings from my easel feel comfortingly traditional and tuck away rich symbols for later discovery. With old world style aesthetics and the occasional moody, dream-like elements, I craft my pieces to compliment spaces with steady peace. I aim to create timeless work that you'll treasure for years to come.

Debut Exhibition

Coming Fall 2026

I'm preparing for my solo exhibition in the Fall. Won’t you come? The show will feature my series exploring preserved florals to express thoughts on identity, purpose, and the sovereignty of God through hidden intricacies in nature. I’ll have a variety of originals, prints, and gift-worthy items available. The exhibition is slated to be held at Hickory Hills Music Studio in October, details TBD. Scroll on down for a small preview of my work that I will be unveiling in the Fall.

For updates sign up for *occasional* emails or texts down below. I really do mean occasional as I prefer to spend my time painting instead of writing newsletters to spam your inbox! Thank you for taking the time to visit. I look forward to meeting you soon. - Caitlin Newkerk

Available Fall 2026

The Promise

8"x10" original oil painting on canvas board
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This piece captures the longing for reunited love. The return is sure, but the timing is yet to be known.
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An engagement ring seals the promise and shines with reassurance even as the light of day fades. Deep waters comfort the aching soul.
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Inspired by Ephesians 1:13-14

Available Fall 2026

With All Your Heart

16"x20" original oil painting on stretched canvas
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Like faded wild flowers gathered from here and there, the highlights of life later age to reveal something even grander at work than at first could be perceived. The original beauty of the season wanes but if thoughtfully preserved the delicate blooms will unveil secrets for those willing to observe.

When held to the light, a desiccated petal's veins once flowing with life now map a glowing plan ordained from the beginning. A new appreciation of the hidden intricacies at work takes hold.

Each season has its joy for a time but those blooms hanging from the rafters of memory are ever more precious now for seeing the purpose and plan shining through. This moves one to wonder with ever more devotion and trust.

Inspired by Proverbs 3:5 & Romans 8:28

Thank you Marion!

I'm honored to share that "With all your heart" was kindly commissioned by Marion Dunkerley for the cover of her new book by the same title. Her book on trusting God "With all your heart" is set to come out in 2026.

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Details TBA

About the artist

Caitlin Newkerk lives in Murfreesboro Tennessee with her husband David, their three children, and 15 chickens. She homeschools her children, enjoys gardening, and hates laundry. She paints in a moody old world style that occasionally slides into spiritual surrealism. She focuses primarily on using traditional oil paint on canvas to depict her favorite themes.

Leading up to the Fall of 2026, this life long artist is sprinting headlong into her first official series entitled "With all your heart." Please stay tuned for announcements about her debut exhibition where she hopes to meet you later this year.

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The story behind the artist... a love affair dies:

Caitlin's love affair with fine art started very young in no small part due to the influence of her creative parents and arts loving grandparents on both sides. Her husband David has been her biggest and most generous supporter over the last 17 years.

Despite an intense love of painting, Caitlin's desire to fight for a career in fine art died not long after entering college for that very major. The truth is that she believed the lies she was told by unfulfilled and unhappy people. "No one wants pretty, happy, and religious art" and "You'll never be able to make a real living as a traditional style oil painter" echoed in her heart. She was too naive and discouraged to spot the lie. Instead of pursuing a career in painting alone, over the next two decades Caitlin moved on to study interior design, ran a floral design business, sold a huge variety of handmade products, and taught paint and sip classes. None of these beautiful outlets really got to the heart of what she felt she was meant to do, but God was using it all to craft a much richer, vibrant style and point of view than she would never have had at the age of 18.

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Resurrection of a dream:

After 20 years of growing her skills in the background, Caitlin felt the irresistible call back to a career in fine art. When she sat down to paint in oils again after years of quick acrylic it was like dancing to an old familiar song. Smelling the oils and feeling the buttery texture glide on the canvas was like coming home. She felt empowered to paint with clarity and joy like never before.

Caitlin is currently working on building up several new collections to be released in 2026 and beyond.

Artist Statement

My passion is to create both traditional and surrealist pieces that move art lovers to boldness in their faith. I firmly believe that each person is created with an eternal purpose and specific gifts that only they possess. My work encourages the viewer to dare to dream and leap into all that God has planned for them.

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I paint not just for the sake of capturing beauty alone but to empower my collectors to display deeply symbolic art that is subtle and yet inspires conversations about the true beauty and peace found in Jesus.

Soli Deo Gloria