Self-Discovery

My creative journey began as a quiet way to process life in early 2025 - an outlet for emotion when words felt limited. What started as personal expression slowly became something larger: a way to connect, to heal, and to make sense of experiences that don’t always have clear answers.

Art and then writing became places where I could slow down, listen inward, and create without needing everything to be resolved. Over time, I realized my work could also help guide and support others through their self discovery.

I began painting with watercolors in early 2025, picking up a paintbrush the first time since high school - which felt like a lifetime ago. While navigating a deeply challenging year, when calms felt out of touch, I turned to painting as a way to reconnect with myself.

At first, it was slow and exploratory. I started with landscapes that were a little rough around the edges, then moved on to painting fruit. But it was when I began painting animals that I discovered a pure, unexpected joy.

Through this creative process and my own self-discovery, I uncovered lessons that helped me find my sunlight and my smile. These reflections became the heart of my recent book, Running Back To Me.

Now I’m embracing acrylics, exploring new textures and colors - as you can see in my most recent work shown here. And next, I’m excited to dive into landscapes within my animal pictures knowing it will be a journey of patience, learning and growth.

Today, my creativity is guided by intention rather than perfection. My work is an ongoing conversation - between where I have been, where I am, and what continues to evolve.