My Story

I believe that following your own path is important. The deep desire to do a certain thing will often help you find yours, that has certainly been true for me. I have always wanted to be an artist, but I must say that it has been a challenge, life happens.

I've gotten off path or derailed many times, but found that wanting to create art just sat on my shoulders and didn't let go. Throughout this journey, I became a young mother, (actually the best part), and I found myself a single Mom, (not out of my own choice), but eventually allowed myself to trust and receive love again.

I've worked as an illustrator, a creative director, then an illustrator again, providing me with income and benefits for my family. Through it all, I promised myself to at least take an art class or workshop on a regular basis to keep the momentum going, however sometimes that just wasn't possible.

When I totally stopped and tried to resign myself to a job or career because it had potential, and was the practical thing to do, I lost myself. After becoming the Creative Director for Aladdin Industries, providing marketing materials for my division, I found myself losing sight of core priorities in many parts of my life.

Sitting in a boardroom full of executives one day, planning our upcoming product marketing, I just zoned out... I could clearly see an image of my younger self, standing in a field with my paint box easel. For a moment I actually felt like I was still there and wondered… "Whatever happened to that girl?” I decided to find my way back to her.

It's been quite the journey, but my message to everyone when they get off path from their true self is just get stubborn, get back to it… you will be surprised to find out that it never really leaves you.