Welcome to Peace Tree Art! I'm honored to have you as my guest. My Art's intention is to bring peace, to connect you with nature, and to share spirituality through creativity.

I do have some formal art training; First at Central Virginia Community College in Commercial Art and again at Virginia Commonwealth University in Fine Art. My studies ultimately settled in medicine and I became a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 2002. I loved my career and continued to be creative in my spare time. In 2006, my already present migraine disease turned from sporadic to chronic intractable and in 2011, I finally stepped down from my job.

Being chronically ill has actually been a soul healing journey. As my body fights daily pain, stroke like symptoms and visual impairment...my life has finally slowed down enough for me to listen to what is going on inside, inside my heart and soul. For this I'm grateful.

I've healed old wounds. There's still work to be done as we are all works in progress, but I've found my faith again. I've found a deep connection to the Earth and all of her miracles and mystery. I've learned to love myself again even through sickness.

I use art and creativity as a way to manage pain. I'm sure that you'll notice that there are several different styles offered in my shop. Chronic Migraine changes how I'm able to work, see, and use my mediums and Peace Tree Art is a reflection of that.

I'm striving to be more eco conscious in my craft and whenever possible I use recycled materials. Unfortunately not all art supplies have Mother Earth in mind so I plan to give back to her in an effort to seek balance...$10 of every $100 or greater purchase will go to reforestation through the Green Belt Movement. I encourage you to browse their website. The link is also available as you browse my policies.

The Green Belt Movement was founded by Wangari Maathai and they are committed to empowering women and communities as well as serving Mother Earth. I feel this organization honors everything Peace Tree Art embodies and I'm excited to include this charity as part of my sales. In honor of your $100 or above purchase, my $10 donation will fund the planting of a tree in your name. I will include the receipt with your purchase. The Green Belt Movement will also send you a postcard.

http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/get-involved/support-our-work