ART LOVER. ART GIVER. ART CREATOR.
I am an artist, an optimist, and a wife, a mom to three, and a two armed, tight hugger. I love wide smiles and loud belly laughs with my mouth opened. I believe in capturing the everydayness of life as much as the precious moments because they are all special. So take all the pictures. Love on all the people. Spread joy and be joy.
I launched my studio as a fine art + interior design business several years ago, but today I operate it fully as an art studio. I am led by the juxtaposition of color and my art is often heavily textured. Seeing the colors is one thing, but being able to feel that color raised above the canvas introduces something new to your senses.
My creative process comes from a beautiful place of peace that fully encompasses my intuition, sights and sounds, and the incredible joy and gratitude I feel when painting. The blending of these things guide the movement of my hands and inspire me to create something that does not exist - paintings that are richly layered with texture, depth of color, beautiful rhythm, and meaning.
I’ve been told that my work evokes feeling, sets the mood, and often starts the conversation in the room. My goal is to create original art that brings me literal joy because I can’t let go of my art unless I’m feeling it. And I know if I’m loving it, who it is meant for will love it to!
A FEW TIDBITs about me!
You can always catch me with my mouth open laughing about something. I love to smile, make others laugh, and cheer people on.
I discovered my gift of drawing in the 3rd grade while working on a mural for my elementary school play. The lion turned out pretty dope.
Growing up, I drew plans to help my dad build or repair small projects around our home, and helped my mom upholster furnishings.
I was a musician for over 10 years and learned to play 5 instruments. And to this day I cry every time I watch high school bands play or choral performances. Brings back such great childhood memories for me.
My educational background is in Engineering Graphics & 3D Modeling. I even have a Doctorate in Education! My favorite class ever taking in college was pottery. I still have my vases.
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