So I will give You as a light for the nations, that You should be My salvation to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6
Hello
Hello! My name is Eva Silva. I am an artist, writer, and blogger. If you’ve come across my work, you’ve likely noticed that it carries a deeply spiritual and faith-filled theme. For those who wonder which faith it is that I adhere to, I find that today's modern labels can't describe my beliefs, simply because these labels can represent such a broad spectrum of thoughts and identities. I would like to just call myself a believer. I am a believer in a God of infinite love, justice, and understanding, who from the beginning of time has reached out in redemptive love to us His creation. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I believe that because of the curse of sin, we are separated from Him, but that throughout the existence of mankind, He has continually made contact with those who are searching for redemption from this world's evil, appearing in many different forms to them and incredibly fulfilling prophecy to the minute detail. I am constantly inspired by His graciousness, love, and infinite understanding, and it is my greatest mission to spread the truth about Him through my projects to those who are searching for deliverance and more to life. I pray that my creations can bring inspiration or healing to you, whichever one it is that you need!
My Story
I grew up in the rugged beauty of British Columbia, Canada. My family lived on a quiet acreage in central BC, where the seasons are fierce - winters can drop to -40°C, and summers soar to +40°C. We had lots of pets and livestock, so some of my favorite outdoor hobbies were gardening, animal care, and building stuff. Art, however, would always be my main focus. I couldn’t keep creativity bottled up, and it constantly found its way into everything I did.
After I left home, I began to wonder if art really had a place in the “real world.” It felt impractical - foolish even - in the midst of survival and real-life responsibilities. A good friend of mine, however, saw the talent I had and encouraged me to not give up my art. So because of her and God's nudging, I kept at it! Later I heard God calling me to use art to spread truth about Him and encourage others. I had already experienced a lot of loss by my early twenties, and through it all, I saw just how incredibly gracious He had been to me. I wanted others to experience His graciousness as well, so I chose to call my art business "Hananeel" because the word "hananel" means "El (God) is gracious" in Hebrew. Hananeel was also a tower in Jerusalem, and since Elohim is my fortress, my tower, I saw it fitting.
Growing up, I struggled with deep confusion and depression, and I was plagued by dark thoughts. I often poured the broken state of my heart into my drawings, and for a long time, my art was obsessed with the morbid or sad. God finally broke through it all, though, and rescued me from this darkness. After that, I had no desire to portray darkness, but rather light in every painting. God called me to be a "Spreader of Light" in all that I do! My style was transformed by Him. Since light always brings out vibrant color, almost every painting of mine must incorporate the whole spectrum! This has become my recognized trademark. My aim is to inspire others to forsake darkness and look upwards with hope, so my slogan "forging inspiration" reflects this. And that is the simple story behind my colorful art!
