Watercolour, Neocolor II, Stabilo All Black pencil, Tim Holtz Distress Ink spray in Walnut
We are comforted by plans and certainty,
We don't like the unknown.
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Yet the unknown is the space we enter whenever we create,
And it's the place where the magic happens.
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The unexpected mark,
The beautiful splash,
The lovely blending of colours.
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Show up,
Make marks,
Follow your intuition,
And welcome the magic!
I am an artist and educator on Vancouver Island, Canada. My art is deeply inspired by my connection to the landscape and the natural world. I am passionate about using creativity as a practice in mindfulness and self-care. Creativity has been an important part of my healing process during different phases of my life, including my ongoing recovery from a brain injury in 2022.
Trained in Fine Arts, Art History, and Elementary Education, I love teaching watercolour and journaling to local and international communities. I currently host an online art membership called The Calm Waters Collective, where we paint, journal and connect with each other through lessons and live calls. I also enjoy trail running, backpacking, skiing, and yoga, and exploring the island with my husband and two daughters.
