Art as Expression, Healing, and Play
Finding Freedom Through Paint
Why do I paint? To find freedom. To calm my anxious mind. To remind myself that beauty can be found in chaos. I paint to find my place in the world.
I believe that art isn’t just something we create—it’s something we experience. My work is rooted in intuition, movement, and deep self-exploration, inviting you to engage with color, form, and energy in a way that feels both liberating and deeply personal.
My Creative Journey
My first foray into painting began in high school, working on set designs for the theatre program. After school, we’d head to the hardware store, gratefully accept any donated paint, and make it work. That sense of resourcefulness and experimentation has stayed with me ever since.
I graduated from the New England School of Photography in 2005, and while I’m a self-taught painter, I’ve found that much of what I learned as a photographer still applies. Seeing things in a new way, stepping back, and observing—these are skills that transcend medium.
I didn’t always know I’d be an artist. Like many of us, I spent years caught up in what I should be doing instead of following what truly lit me up. But creativity has always been my way of making sense of the world, and over time, I realized I had to let go of perfectionism, embrace play, and trust the creative process.
Now, I create work that reflects raw emotion, movement, and transformation. My intuitive paintings are layered, expressive, and often rooted in the push and pull between chaos and stillness. Through art, I’ve found a way to quiet the noise—and I want to help others do the same.
Where I Am Now
I live near a lake outside Québec City with my video-game-artist husband and our five kids. When I’m not painting, you’ll likely find me:
- Reading way too many books
- Listening to music on repeat
- Running and exploring the outdoors
- Playing online chess (sometimes obsessively)
- Thrift store shopping and rescuing furniture from the side of the road
- Road-tripping just to see where the highway leads
- Talking way too much about mental health
My Work
- Intuitive Paintings – Available for purchase and commissions
- Squirrel Brain, Chickadee Soul Retreats – Intuitive painting, somatic practices, and creative connection
- Let’s Stay in Touch – Join my mailing list for updates on new work, retreats, and more
Let’s Connect
Want to chat about art, creativity, or commissions? Email me here.
