About

 I don’t always know what I’m painting when I begin.

Most of my work starts messy and intuitive. I follow color, texture, and feeling before I ever follow an idea. Somewhere along the way, something begins to emerge. I notice it, sit with it, and gently bring it forward. Sometimes I understand the subject right away. More often, the meaning reveals itself only after the painting is finished and I’ve had time to live with it.

Painting is my therapy. It’s how I process the world, my experiences, and the quiet questions I carry. Over time, I’ve realized that what heals me often resonates with others too. My work has a way of creating connection, of reminding people of something familiar but often forgotten. That’s what matters most to me.

I paint what I call light language. Not symbols you need to interpret or decode, but energy you can feel. My paintings are meant to be experienced rather than explained. They invite reflection, stillness, and sometimes a gentle shift in perspective. I hope they bring beauty into your space and offer a moment of peace, curiosity, or recognition.

I’m a quiet observer by nature. I smile a lot. I listen. I try not to judge, because I know everyone is walking their own path shaped by experiences I may never see. I’m outgoing and warm, but I also deeply value time alone. I believe some people are better loved from a distance, and that honoring boundaries is part of kindness.

This way of being shows up in my art. I’m not interested in being the loudest voice in the room. I’m more interested in creating work that meets people where they are and gently invites them inward. My paintings often reflect themes of transformation, courage, release, and remembering who we are beneath the noise of the world.

I create to heal, to connect, and to imagine a more loving, peaceful, and soulful reality. If my work helps someone feel seen, softened, or inspired to trust their own inner light, then it has done its job.

Thank you for being here and for taking the time to look, feel, and connect.

I currently teach mixed media art at Old Town Artisan Studios (OTAS) in La Quinta, California, a place that holds a kind of creative magic you can feel the moment you step onto the campus. There is a deep sense of welcome there, an understanding that art is not about perfection, but about expression, healing, and connection.

OTAS is committed to providing positive art experiences for people of all ages, abilities, and financial circumstances. Their belief that art is healing and has a lasting impact on individuals and the world aligns deeply with my own. Teaching in this environment allows me to hold space for curiosity, intuition, and self-discovery, rather than outcomes or expectations.

Through classes and outreach programs, Old Town Artisan Studios brings art into the wider Coachella Valley, including to those who may not be able to come into the studio themselves. When you take a class at OTAS, you are also supporting free and reduced-fee art experiences for underserved members of our community, helping to keep creativity accessible and alive for all.

It is an honor to teach in a place where art is truly in service to healing, inclusion, and community.