ART that tells a STORY
Hello!
I’m an artist, educator, and writer currently residing in a small Oklahoma town, having originally hailed from the Pacific Northwest. My nomadic life has taken me across the country, leaving an indelible mark on my artistic journey. Each place I’ve called home has woven its own narrative into the tapestry of my life, a story that unfolds through my art.
My passion lies in crafting mixed media fine art paintings that delve into the subtle complexities of loss, grief, and the intricate narratives of life that often elude verbal expression. I firmly believe that art possesses a transformative power, providing a channel to articulate emotions that words may fail to capture. I paint with deep emotions to create visual poetry.
My distinctive style is characterized by a dynamic interplay of texture and grit, seamlessly intertwined with an elegant beauty that draws inspiration from nature, women, dancers, and the majestic spirit of horses.
In the wake of a profound personal tragedy in 2018, which nearly claimed my own life, I sought solace in art as a means to articulate pain, foster healing, and evolve into the person I was destined to become. A natural nurturer and teacher at heart, I find joy in guiding others to harness their creativity for self-expression.
My mission is to create vibrant and emotive works that resonate deeply, offering viewers a profound and transformative experience.
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From the Blog
When Silence Becomes a Shadow Across Creativity
Not All Creative Blocks Are What They Seem There’s a specific kind of silence that most people don’t notice. It’s not dramatic or loud in its absence. It doesn’t scream or make a scene. It just sits there, heavy, quiet, familiar. It’s the silence that forms when something hurts, and instead of reacting, the body…
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For a long time, I resisted prompts. Resisted is a nice way to say, they frustrated the crap out of me. Not because I was too cool for them. Not because I didn’t need them.But because every time I sat down with one, I felt like I was being told where to go, and maybe even who…
Keep readingThe Art of Getting It Wrong
There’s a particular kind of ache that comes when something you made doesn’t match what you imagined. You know what I mean, that moment when you step back from your work, brush still in hand, and realize it’s… not right. Not what you saw in your mind. Not what you hoped it would be. The…
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