My Inspiration
I am always searching for clarity and awareness. I hope to open your eyes to a deeper understanding of who you really are within. This is expressed through abstract realism.
There is a message waiting to come out from all of us. Whether that be through symbolism, marks we make, songs we sing, exploration and observation - we all want to lead authentic lives. That is what I intend to do with my art. Slowly awaken the parts of you that have been tucked away, hidden from the world.
My goal is to create art that brings new perspective. Understanding a part of you whom you’ve never let show before.
My Process
I often start paintings with a sense of intuition. Allowing the painting to become something slowly. I honestly love starting this way so I can allow my inner-child to reveal herself again.
Using all kinds of materials like crayons, inks, collage, texture pastes. Finishing each piece off with acrylics then oils to bring true depth to the painting.
Why I Paint
Art was always there for me as a child. It gave me somewhere to go when life felt heavy. For years, I circled around painting - collecting supplies I never used, all while building skills in graphite and charcoal instead because I thought that’s what made you a ‘good’ artist.
After I lost my dad to cancer, something changed. The paints I’d held onto for 15 years suddenly made sense. This was always the path and my dad gave me the gift of returning to it. Now I paint for those who want to be free and those who want to remember who they truly are.
