Artist's Bio
I have an instinctive way of seeing patterns in everything. The fold of a towel, the pile of a blanket, and the texture of a wall all produce their own particular form of interest and joy. Many have said I'm "in the weeds" - that I look too closely at detail, but I simply see the details first. Detail and pattern are how I make sense of the world. I relate one thing to another thing, building layers until I have a full picture.
I began my journey in art as a teen, but life had other plans and I selected the more practical route of a degree in accounting. After the onset of Fibro, life changed for me. I spent a lot of time learning new skills in the hopes of finding work I could do from home. I returned to art via digital painting, and I also explored game development by creating textures for 3d models, and backgrounds for games. My return to fine art didn't happen until 2017, when a friend saw some of my drawings and practically forced me to return to the art world.
In a way, Fibromyalgia saved me. It brought me back to my center. The process of creating art heals me, and brings me peace. I get lost in the intricate patterns and details. The reveal of the final piece can be a big surprise to me. I often say that I'm holding the pen, but God is driving. I start drawing, and the world falls away. I'm locked into the details, and when I stop, it's as-if the picture has appeared by magic.
My biggest wish is my work bring joy and healing to others. I want the viewer to look at the overall piece and find enough of an emotional impact to want to view the work more closely. By entering the weeds with me, I hope that they will be drawn into the picture, and abide there, if only for a short time, in greater happiness and serenity than before they came.