I create art to explore connection and translate emotion into form. Each piece reveals something quietly true.
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I create intuitive art and visual poetry wild, alive, and full of bright, jewel toned color, texture. I don’t start with a plan; I let each painting lead, building it layer by layer and responding as it shifts. There’s a lot of reworking along the way. I’m always following the flow, letting it stay a little untamed but still held together until it clicks into something that feels complete.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everyday moments nature, shifting light, textures, and the quiet details that often go unnoticed. I’m drawn to nature: beauty and imperfection, growth and seasons , gardens & rivers, Personal experiences, movement, and emotion all play a role, often shaping the direction of a painting as it grows. I also find inspiration in flowers , letting the spirit and character of each botanical become part of the story. 🌺
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use the $25,000 as a solid seed fund putting a down payment on land and beginning regenerative gardens. It would become a home base for my child, Riley Finn, and a calm, sensory-safe space for anyone needing rest and restoration. I’d grow medicinal plants, a food forest, and flowers laying the groundwork for something sustainable, healing, and able to grow over time.
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