Artist Statement

For much of my life, I believed that if I looked inside myself, I would find nothing—no clarity, no meaning, just emptiness. That belief shaped the way I lived and the choices I made, always searching outside for direction, purpose, and satisfaction.

Painting became my way inside.

Each piece is exploration and discovery, intention and dream. As I paint, a truth emerges which might never have reached me any other way. What I discover is deeply personal, but also surprisingly universal: there is something within you worth finding.

I begin each painting with original writing, often created spontaneously during the process. If you look closely you will find windows into these early layers, a reminder of the layers and deep meaning which are within us.

Artist Bio

I grew up in a small Maine town in a renovated farmhouse surrounded by acres of fields and woods. My creativity was recognized early through awards in writing and painting, and a scholarship to pursue formal art study. But life took an unexpected turn when illness forced me to leave school and stop making art.

By the time I recovered, I had adopted the belief that becoming a professional artist meant being a starving artist. I abandoned that dream and built a successful career in graphic design. Yet by midlife, I felt called back to painting.

A dream showed me the path forward. I joined an intuitive art coaching program that opened up my creativity and introduced me to the healing power of art. Wanting to share that experience with others, I began coaching while continuing to develop my own artistic practice.

Several years later, I felt called to take the next step: to become a professional artist. This time, I was ready to confront the belief that had held me back for so long. I was ready to challenge the idea that a life devoted to art was beyond my reach.

In March 2026, I graduated from the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program, deepening my technical skills and developing my artistic voice and style. I’m proud to have challenged a belief that once made my dream seem impossible and to be building the life as an artist I once thought I couldn’t have.

Today, my studio in Maine is where I explore the possibilities of color, texture, and imagery to make the inner world visible. When I’m not painting, I recharge with walks in the woods, climbing trees, and immersing myself in wild water.