ARTIST STATEMENT

“I never know what my art will become until the journey is over, and that may not happen until it reaches your soul”

WHY I PAINT WHAT I PAINT

Before I became a full-time acrylic artist, I was a social worker and family counselor for many years. I saw that people who had broken spirits rarely picked themselves up. A single reflection of hope, in many cases, could be the trigger to make all the difference. Art became my solace after a long day of helping others who were stuck in a mire of self destruction and hopelessness. It brought normalcy and hope to my life, so why couldn’t it bring this to others? If I were able to help a person move into a positive direction simply by viewing my art or teaching them how to create there own art they could look at life differently and change their lives for the better.

It is little wonder I try to find that spark of hope in all I do. As an acrylic artist the themes of hope and positive energy carry through all my work. I choose to paint art that is full of movement, positive-energy, and color to uplift my spirit and the spirits of others. Through my acrylic workshops I teach others to find wholeness through art.

So there you have it… I paint to heal grief, disappointment, and failure. I paint to give hope to others. I paint to help people have a joyous life.