"I see my art as as a roadmap of my own self-discovery, offering glimpses into what’s happening inside me.I tend to look back a lot at my works because each piece is like a snapshot in time of who I was in that moment. So I would say my process is almost like me documenting my transformations."
I would describe my art as intuitive, experimental, and a little on the strange side with a hint of prettyyyy. It’s woven into my life, ebbing and flowing with me. I see my art as as a roadmap of my own self-discovery, offering glimpses into what’s happening inside me.I tend to look back a lot at my works because each piece is like a snapshot in time of who I was in that moment. So I would say my process is almost like me documenting my transformations.
I began painting at age 11, taking a Saturday oil painting class for 13 years. During that time I built some confidence, though I still had a long way to go. I spent four years studying art history, honestly, a bit of a detour. But then I took a year of studio arts at Concordia University, which was a turning point. I gained confidence in my work and in myself, especially in painting. Drawing? Not so much… I still don’t consider myself a great drawer.
After that, I left studio arts to work full-time, but painting and creativity were always part of my life. In 2018, I experienced a kind of personal awakening and pivoted my art style. Before then, my approach was more cerebral, I liked knowing exactly what the finished piece would look like before i started. Occasionally I tapped into intuition, but rarely. Once I realized I could paint without any reference point, it opened up a whole new world for me. Since then, I’ve been exploring new worlds and universes within myself, and it’s fueled a lot of personal growth.
We’re meeting now in the middle of this process so welcome! As I explore and fumble outside my comfort zone, I’m grateful to share the journey and whatever emerges along the way
