Welcome to my blog

I’m an artist. It took me a long time to call myself that despite wanting to be an artist for most of my life.

It’s not an unusual story among artists, I loved creating art as a child and by the time I was a teenager, it was the only thing I wanted to do with my life.

I graduated from art school with a BFA but got lost in a different career early on. More than 10 years passed before I started to make art again.

During the years when I wasn’t making art, I felt like I was hiding part of myself. I felt like no one really knew me because I didn’t completely identify with the person I allowed myself to become.  

More than 10 years have passed since I started making art again and my life is completely changed. I left the old career behind and have built my life around the things I love most. I make art often, every day if possible.

In this blog, I write about returning to art after a long absence. I hope my journey might inspire others who would like to start making art again or even for the first time.

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Creating Calm

Creating Calm

Idea for an April creative practice to keep our spirits up!

Creating Calm

Idea for an April creative practice to keep our spirits up!

art supplies on the table in my studio

Bliss in the Unknown

One small but important lesson I've learned by looking back on my life as a 22 year old.

Bliss in the Unknown

One small but important lesson I've learned by looking back on my life as a 22 year old.

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott

Taking Breaks

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott

Taking Breaks

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott

favorite podcasts for art and creativity

Favorite Podcasts

I'm a podcast junkie! Here are some of my favorites.

Favorite Podcasts

I'm a podcast junkie! Here are some of my favorites.

mixed media painting, rising out of the mist, cliffs of moher, ireland

Rising out of the Mist

The poem that inspired titles for two paintings in my new IRELAND INSPIRED series.

Rising out of the Mist

The poem that inspired titles for two paintings in my new IRELAND INSPIRED series.

"thrown thunder" - abstracted mixed media painting inspired by irish landscapes

Painting Giveaway! (and an interview)

This week, I'm the featured artist on Daily Paintworks and collectors can enter to win one of my newest paintings!

Painting Giveaway! (and an interview)

This week, I'm the featured artist on Daily Paintworks and collectors can enter to win one of my newest paintings!