My art is about internal acceptance. Once accepted, flight is possible.

As a self-taught fiber and mixed media artist, I began exploring the tiny little voice inside me saying, “Let me speak my truth.” Primitive and whimsical children are often the vehicle for this truth.

As I create, I can finally put words to my unspoken fears, trauma, and sadness — all used to bring about healing and wholeness. When exposed to the light, the darkness loses its power, creating a sense of peace.

I like to use recycled and found objects like branches, old sweaters, thrift shop clipboards and canceled checks. I like to give discarded items a new voice, a new place in this world.

My career as an artist was unexpected and surprising. I never thought I could paint, but when I tried painting for the very first time, I was hooked.

It was one of those things that felt so right, so natural that I knew it was what I was meant to do and I love it. I learned to paint by looking at pictures, portraits, you name it and I would paint it.

Then, over time I stopped looking at them and started looking within myself.