“Tools of Transformation - Eyes, Heart & Brushes”

Each painting I create brings with it a shift within me, a journey I need to take. When I accept the invitation to paint, I am opening my heart to an opportunity to wonder and wander into the unknown labyrinth of self creating my own personal symbols and images in the process. This is my commitment to myself, as well as, to our world. Each time I show up at the canvas it scares and thrills me in almost equal measure, because my painting process with intention requires that I uncover within me that which has lain hidden, even to me. It encourages me to “write” a new story of who I tell myself that I am. I always see myself differently after completing a painting as it breaks me open and takes me to the far reaches of my comfort zone. Ultimately, I am brought to a place of greater self love and self acceptance and become the visual storyteller who transforms not only myself, but also my relationship with others and even nature, herself. Painting is my way of giving service to a world in need. Our challenged planet doesn’t need people to give their life to save it, rather our precious planet is saved as people find their joy and come alive!