Jowarnise is a visual artist and designer who explores the human condition with themes involving race, social class, and culture through her art. Best known for her naturalistic portraits of women in eloquent poses, she often focuses on the female African-American experience. 

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Art from Virginia State University with a focus on graphic design, Jowarnise developed a late interest in portraiture, mainly in the painting and drawing mediums. Her work blends classical painting with techniques of graphic design. Most of her works combine a wide range of references from classical painting, pop culture, and her personal experience. 

Jowarnise's work has been exhibited at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, the Meredith Gallery at Virginia State University, the medical campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. She was awarded in 2012 by the National Arts Program and in 2019 by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. She is based in Richmond, VA.