Creative Force in Art, Business and Thought

Justin Barrett is a painter, business leader, and creative force dedicated to building, investing, and expressing. His work spans traditional oil painting, writing, and the use of generative AI — crafting at the intersection of beauty, technology, and purpose.

Te’Oa

Te’Oa is a mythic novel and series of images about memory, masks, and the quiet courage it takes to come home to yourself. Through a fog-drenched world of lions, laughter, and forgotten doors, it invites readers to confront what they’ve buried and remember what still breathes within.

This story is lovingly dedicated to Aaron Jacob Johnson — whose light continues to guide those finding their way through the fog. June 2025.

A Canvas Named Grace

“A Canvas Named Grace” explores the quiet journey of healing through art, following Daniel Cross, a withdrawn war artist who rediscovers connection, forgiveness, and hope on a coastal cliffside. Written with emotional depth and lyrical introspection, this story echoes author Justin Barrett’s own passion for painting, subtly blending his love for visual artistry with profound themes of grace, grief, and gentle renewal. September 2025.

No One Dies in Eluhr

No One Dies in Eluhr is a quiet dystopian novel about a city that has eliminated death—and with it, the right to grieve. When memories begin to leak from the digital afterlife into the waking world, a memory technician named Kael uncovers a suppressed history that could either fracture reality or restore meaning to it.

Justin’s interest in the philosophical and emotional costs of a “perfect” future is at the heart of this story. He’s exploring how emerging technologies might challenge—not just how we live—but how we remember, mourn, and remain human. December 2025.