In a world that can sometimes feel dull and uninspired, I believe everyone deserves to live in spaces filled with beauty that lifts your spirit and welcomes you in.

That belief took root early in my life. I lost my parents the week I turned 13 and moved in with my aunt and uncle in another city and had to start over for the first time. Two years later we moved to another state and three years later I moved into my own apartment. Life went on and I did all the things. Married, divorced, married, moved across the state and back. In total, I started over 22 times in 27 years.  However, the one thing that was always constant and always present were flowers. Floral fabrics, pillows, blankets, curtains, and wall hangings. Of course, there were always pots, tubs, baskets, and gardens full of flowers, too.

Flowers are the only thing I paint because they resonate with me on such a deep level. You see, it didn’t matter how many times I started over, I just saw it as a new beginning. Flowers start over every year. Every spring is a new beginning. Flowers show us that we can be happy, resilient, and beautiful time and time again. I love being surrounded by flowers, because they lift my spirit, ground me, and show me that is ok to be exactly who I am.

My paintings are freehanded and intuitive, using gouache and ink in a style that’s sometimes bold, sometimes soft—but always in bloom. My hope is that my art lifts your spirit, soothes your soul, and reminds you that new beginnings are beaui