mixed media & fiber artist
With the knowledge that we are all connected to the creator, the door of creativity and possibility are wide open With that said, it is with purposeful intent that I create, so I can keep a deep sense of being connected. With each brush stroke, mark, or line of stitching, I am allowing myself to be free of worry, fear, and doubt. I admit that this is at times is most trying, as my inner voice is always at war with what I have been called to do. The war rages on as I complete the work knowing I must allow myself to be both vulnerable and courageous.
As an early riser, I use the stillness of the dawn to prepare me for the day. Just as we allow our cars to warm up when first starting them, my morning routine gently eases the transition from rest to toil. It is a part of my creative practice that greatly affects my mood and even decision making. As I begin, I sometimes think of the transition period (regardless of medium) and use it to inform the colors and shapes for inspiration. As the work develops, the dance of color, thought and daily scripture reading play back and forth in my mind pushing forward until a finished piece is in view.
Stay Creative!
Art journaling, fiber, and mixed media are all mediums I use. The choice to be an abstract artist versus realistic or figurative was quite easy for me because my art best depicts this battle. Using items other than how they were initially intended, lends to a level of exploration along with challenges and frustrations, quick victories, along with slow defeats, all within the realm of purposeful intent. Because I am a self-taught artist, I do not take the privilege of being called to create lightly. It is a gift that I cherish daily as the battle inside continues.
art journaling
