Maybe finding your creative voice starts with giving yourself permission to not be βperfectβ and break a few rulesβ¦
Wherever you are in your creative journey, Iβm here to help you take that next step.
My art brings together acrylic paint, pastels, upcycled papers, wax crayons, pens, pencils, stamps, stitching and many other mediums in bold and colorful collages. Itβs my place to let go, ditch perfectionism, and express my deepest feelings with a blend of words, visuals and crafting.
In my spare time (HA!) I love to read, bake all the things, sleep in, travel and go barefoot on the beach. Oh yes, did I mention I live in beautiful sunny Florida? My hubby of 35 years and I love working with youths in our church, whom we see as family. I also have a heart for mission work, having served in Panama, El Salvador, Romania and Honduras.
Whether it was making sunflower seed necklaces or crafting colorful collage bouquets, creating gave me a sense of belonging and confidence.
Over time, my passion grew into a lifelong journey with mixed media, where I combine my love of texture, color, and storytelling.
Along the way, I started Paperbag Studios and embraced teaching, sharing my self-taught approach and my belief that art is a joyful, ever-evolving process.
Whether Iβm experimenting with bold, messy layers or guiding members through new techniques, I aim to encourage others to create imperfectly.
My philosophy is simple: start where you are, let go of perfection, and find beauty in the process.
Through my art and teaching, I hope to inspire you to embrace your creativity with courage and joy.
Iβm an Extroverted-Introvert, INFJ and Enneagram 9.
My one life regret is not learning American Sign Language.
I sleep with lip balm under my pillow.
Iβm a hoarder of towels...beach, bath and dish!
Iβd rather eat the brownie batter.
My pet peeve is when people donβt return their grocery carts.
I love reading British mystery novels and archaeological adventures.
Iβve traveled to 11 different countries and have visited 27 states in the US.
Co-create, share and learn in a space where connection matters more than perfection...a cozy community for creatives.
Whether youβre a total beginner or an experienced artist who wants to get your creative juices flowing again, my online art courses give you fresh tools and techniques for artistic expression!
Join me at the Connecticut River Valley Inn October 19 - 24, 2025 for an inspiring and joyful workshop designed to help you with creative play.
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