I really think what matters most is that we invest our lives into giving, creating, sharing, caring, believing, and loving. I think that's how we manifest meaningful existences. I try my best to create a compassionate and joyful life, and one way I do this is through art. I started an art business so that I could share my passion and love for art with others and hopefully make other people's lives a little brighter. There is something so soothing yet exhilarating every single time I sit down to play with the colors. That's what I love about art, it has the power to transform us, to transcend ourselves, and to remind us to slow down and notice the beauty all around us.

Alcohol Inks are a highly concentrated ink form and are applied to heat-resistant smooth surfaces such as ampersand clay boards and acrylic panels. The magic of a completed piece is the by-product of patience and observing where the ink wants to go versus where you want it to go. It's basically an experiment in learning to let go.

The process of making this art is very fluid and you just learn to go with the flow of the ink. Receptivity is one of the big themes that I have experienced when interacting with this medium. It is teaching me to be comfortable with what already is and letting go of wanting to control the outcome. Playing with art is helping me to accept the process, the moment, and most importantly, to just enjoy it. Whenever you look at one of these little gems, my hope is that you are filled with sparkling delight.

My art has been showcased at the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, Industrious on W. 5th street, Cherry Cola Dog, a local Eastside art studio for artists. And most recently my art has been on display at Brentwood Social House on W. Koenig Lane. Also, I have had a collection of commissioned pieces so a lot of my art can be found hanging in local homes around Austin. My journey of art is just beginning and I can't wait to find out where it takes me next!