I didn’t set out to be a self-taught artist. It's just how things unfolded. Being self-taught isn’t something I wear as a badge of honor, but it is the path that’s felt most natural to me. Over the years, I’ve thought

One of the most common questions I get as an artist is, “Where do your ideas come from?” While I wish I could say there’s a well-organized mood board or some mystical method to the madness… the truth is, it

One of the most rewarding parts of my creative life is teaching. There’s something magical about watching someone who’s convinced they “aren’t an artist” walk away from class with a canvas full of vibrant, expressive color and the proud grin

When I start a new piece, especially with acrylics, it usually begins in abstraction. I’m not planning every detail from the get-go. Instead, I lean into the physical process: throwing paint, splashing water, watching colors swirl and collide. It’s active,

At some point, someone told me I should “pick a lane” with my art, that I should stick to one style, one subject, one tidy little box people could easily understand. And while I appreciated the sentiment (and the concern

The Heart Behind the Canvas: My Artist Statement Creating art has always been a part of who I am, something inherent, joyful, and a little bit messy in the best way. But as I’ve grown into this new chapter of life