Why I create
One of my earliest memories includes my father, who was a brilliant artist, laying on the floor to color with me. He had a way of making the pictures truly come alive by adding layers of colors to create texture and depth. My mom always made sure I had supplies to create as I saw fit, which allowed my creativity to expand.
Over the years, I took every opportunity to learn from anyone that would teach me new skills or show me how to be better with the skills I have. I completed every art class and specialty art course in high school. I then went onto college to study graphic and interior design. I have traveled all over the country taking in as many museums, plays, concerts, craft shows, and art exhibits as possible. I love seeing what others create and many of those things have helped to shape my own creations.
I have always shared my art through teaching, creating, or inspiring others. In the summer of 2021, I chose to start making my work available to anyone by signing up for a neighborhood craft market. I realized I wanted to share how I see the world with others.
I have learned so much since that first market , from other vendors, my customers, and most importantly my daughter. She travels to every market with me, helps me set up, makes sure we stay fed during the day, learns all the really cool booths we need to visit, comes up with new concepts or strategies, and keeps me smiling the whole time. She inspires me every day to be better than I was the day before.
I hope to continue sharing my art and the joy it brings me for a long time to come.