My Story

As an only child I spent countless hours in the woods that surrounded our house, with only my imagination as my companion. It was there that I dreamed up characters and wove stories around them, sculpting from the Missouri clay and painting with the paints I received for Christmas. At 14, when my mom passed away unexpectedly, creating became my biggest escape from reality. Immersing myself in a painting or sculpture. I could conjure a world filled with hope and kindness. 

Over the next decade, I got married, had children, and pursued a "practical and safe" career. I often heard, "Art is a hobby, not a career," but my heart whispered, "Passion is stronger than practicality," The urge to create never left me. It was a constant presence, encouraging me to play in the mud again, to pick up a paintbrush, to share my vision of hope and kindness with the world. Fear of failure held me back, but the feeling of unfullfillment grew stronger until I could no longer ignore it.

In 2010, I began sharing my passion again, sculpting and painting characters from an enchanted forest where magic and hope thrived. Since then, my work has evolved being featured in galleries across the US and internationally, and appearing in multiple magazines--a dream come true. But my true hope is that my creations bring you joy and peace, just as they have brought me. 

By sharing a piece of my heart with you, I aim to evoke the warmth of a hug from a friend. My wish is that my art brings you the magic of love.