May 2022: Did You Know I’m An Artist?

I’m really excited to share my 1st newsletter! I’d like to begin by sharing with you how the artist within me emerged and what creating means to me, by sharing a portion of my artist statement:

I am a self taught artist that began painting at the age of 43. Art came to me through illness. While I was learning how to survive and cope with debilitating pain, I received recurring messages to paint. I had no idea where they were coming from, especially having not painted since elementary school. Now I understand they were the antidote for my survival. 

As my health allowed, I listened to those messages and discovered a passion for creating and seeing life in a new way. Art allows me to breathe, to slow down, to be mindful, and to truly observe the world around me. I'm fascinated by the balance of light and dark and how a painting can transform in front of your eyes with a subtle stroke. This process reflects the balance of light and dark in our experiences and emotions. 

I will be sending out a monthly artist newsletter unless something really exciting is happening and I want to ensure you don’t miss out! However, I also know how busy we all are, so I respect your time and promise you that it will be worth your read.