Dear friend,
I am so grateful that you have stopped by my site today. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been searching for the best way to communicate. Where words often fell short, on paper I could more accurately showcase the kaleidoscope of feelings and thoughts I always had racing through my head. I spent much of my childhood with a crayon in hand, blasting through the boundaries of coloring books and my mom’s stash of computer paper, filling entire pages with wild and colorful designs. Always searching for my perfect form of creative expression, I took as many art classes as I could, discovering new mediums and absorbing as many techniques as possible. Over time, I’ve realized that I may never find the perfect way to express myself— or that I may spend the rest of my life searching, and that’s ok. I’ve also realized that the creative process itself is an incredibly meaningful and important part of my healing journey.
By maintaining a healthy creative process, I've learned to grapple with both the heartbreak and silly joys that each day brings. I’ve learned to come to terms with my own failings and found a renewed compassion for the authentically wild little girl I used to be. In a way, all of the creative work I do is a love letter to her, honoring her vision and vibrant zest for life. I made this portrait of little me and keep it visible in my studio— reminding me to stay true to her and not conform to whatever society or others want from me.
I’ve been trying to lean into that authentic part of me that refuses to color inside the lines or take life too seriously. I often work on multiple creative projects at once, jumping from medium to medium until I feel satisfied. Recently, I’ve fallen in love with cyanotype development and I’ve found delight in exploring and pushing the boundaries of my creative process.
Thank you for following along and supporting me. It’s my sincerest hope that my artwork speaks to you and makes you feel more connected, loved, seen, and understood in this strange world.
Sending you love and laughter—
xoxo,