Art is a form of free expression, and a way to churn emotions into something tangible, raw, and sometimes even beautiful! I live my days as a mom and a wife, a business owner, a designer and creative director, a traveler, and lover of art, music and nature. I thrive on the entrepreneurial daring of business, problem solving and pivoting as new challenges present themselves. I am passionate about the nature of design, creating spaces that not only function but are unexpected, intimate areas of reprieve. I love the nurturing intuition of being a parent—it’s one of the most rewarding risks to work to raise independent, kind, happy humans. As a family we enjoy traveling together, being inspired by history, nature, art, and culture. All of this influences my artistic moments.
I have always been a Creative, an Empath, and an Artist. My artistic journey has evolved from writing and poetry to journalism and photography, to mosaic and collage, to interior and architectural design. Painting is a new medium for me; one I started exploring during the pandemic. There were many highlights of 2020 where many of us were feeling a new level of fear and anxiety, even hopelessness. And helplessness. I was at a crossroads where reinventing myself felt necessary. I spent nearly all my free time (sheltering with a family of four including two teens) experimenting on board or canvas, listening to music, and putting my fears, my thoughts, my emotions to work. That passion evolved into a serious craft that I depend on. Using mixed media, with paint as the base, I build layers and textures, adding depth, color and making marks as I go. Some work shows angst, while other work feels more at peace. That is life. Life is beautiful. Life is fleeting. Life is now so, live each day without regret and do what makes you shine. That is my promise to myself as I carry on this journey. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement, and to view my emotional expressions!
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