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She Became Light
She Became Light A self-portrait I was determined to paint myself free, and I did! This self-portrait was born from a season of carrying more than my spirit was ever meant to hold. As I painted, I wasn’t trying to … Read More
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Sometimes the Bravest Thing We Can Do Is Say No.
This November, I was scheduled to participate in the Placer Artists Tour at the beautiful Hill Top Oaks Winery. It’s a very cool event, and I was genuinely looking forward to meeting folks and sharing new paintings. But after much … Read More
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Decide and Do
“Creativity begins the moment you decide to work with what’s in front of you.” Unknown It’s easy to believe we need more—more time, more space, more supplies—before we can truly create. But again and again on the Made to Make … Read More
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Here’s to making space for what calls to us.
For the past several years, a book has been quietly growing inside me. Not loudly. Not urgently. More like a steady whisper in the background of my life — returning in moments of stillness, during long walks, while painting, recording … Read More
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May We All Find Our Way
After several years away from showing my work—years shaped by caregiving, shifting priorities, and the quiet work of simply getting through—I’m stepping back into the light this weekend. This show feels different. Not because the creative spark ever disappeared, but … Read More
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Art and Chocolate
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity.”Brené Brown Every year, there’s something sweet about Rocklin’s Art Studio Trek, and I’m not just talking about the chocolate. As a working artist (and full-time caregiver), much of my creative life happens quietly in the … Read More
