Maybe finding your creative voice starts with giving yourself permission to not be “perfect” and break a few rules…
Wherever you are in your creative journey, I’m 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. It’s 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.
These days, you’ll find me teaching in person, getting my hands messy alongside fellow creatives who are learning to trust the process and let go of perfect. Whether we’re layering paint, building texture, or just figuring it out together, my goal is always the same: create a space where you feel free to show up exactly as you are.
Start where you are. Make something. Let it be enough.
That’s the heart of everything I do.
I’m 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.
I’m a hoarder of towels...beach, bath and dish!
I’d rather eat the brownie batter.
My pet peeve is when people don’t return their grocery carts.
I love reading British mystery novels and archaeological adventures.
I’ve traveled to 11 different countries and have visited 27 states in the US.
Join me in the south of France for an inspiring 10-day retreat where you’ll have the space and time to truly play with your creativity.
Whether you’re 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!
Short on time but big on inspiration—these bite-sized tutorials are perfect for trying new techniques, exploring ideas, and making art your own, one playful step at a time!
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