London-based photographer Paul Lambert sits down with artist Josepha van der Anker for an intimate conversation in Josepha's St. Thomas, Ontario, studio. The space—part home, part creative sanctuary—has been the centre of her world for the last two decades. This is where she says, "All I have done is paint."

Yet her path before moving to St Thomas was anything but settled. Josepha’s earlier life reads like that of a restless wanderer, shaped by five decades of personal and artistic growth, with constant reinventions of herself, led by an inner spirit of relentless determination. Through every challenge, Josepha held her artistic instincts close, using her talent as both compass and lifeline.

With authentic clarity, Josepha recounts her journey across countries— Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands—each chapter marked by remarkable adaptation and an unwavering commitment to her craft. Starting with her early childhood, Josepha tells how she first became aware of her artistic ability, and how she allowed that gift to both guide and support her through a life defined by creativity and resilience.

To view some of the artwork of Josepha, go to: A formidable artist, Josepha Van Der Anker tells her story. | Podcasts |

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