Art has always been my way of navigating life. When I couldn't find
the words, I found color. When things felt overwhelming, I turned to
the canvas. Painting became not just a practice, but a lifeline — a
way to work through grief, stress, and the changes life brings.
Over the years, I discovered that abstraction gave me the freedom I
was searching for. Instead of trying to capture the world as it looks,
I could express how it feels. I build my paintings in layers, starting
with blocked-in shapes that ground the composition, then letting
intuition take over with mark-making, depth, and movement. Each piece
becomes a conversation between control and surrender — mirroring the
balance I'm always seeking in my own life.
I often work with acrylics, plaster, ink, and collage, creating
texture and energy that invite the viewer closer. My paintings hold
pieces of my story — joy, loss, resilience — but I never want them
to only be about me. I want each person to step into the work and
feel their own story reflected back.
I've shown in galleries including Franklin Gallery in Southport, and
my work has been recognized with awards including Best in Show at the
Brunswick Art Council. But the greatest honor is when someone tells me,
"That painting feels like me." That moment of connection is why I paint.
