Art,Kindness,Connection

Painting isn’t about control or perfection— it’s about trust and surrender. It’s when I stop trying to ‘get it right’ that something true begins to appear; carried through by the stories animals have shared with me. Here, I share that unfolding journey— messy, honest,...

My first white wall

Hello Again – This is the story of how I first stepped into the world of painting— starting with a big, white wall and a whole lot of fear and excitement. How I Entered the World of Painting – My first white wall Now I am taking a risk.  This is a piece I...

Self-Discovery

Painting on canvas wasn’t what I expected— sometimes messy, often surprising, and always a little bit like a dance with myself. Thanks for joining me as I share what I’ve learned along the way. Painting — A Journey of Self-Discovery As I hold my little Smudge booklets...

My Muse

Some animals don’t just walk beside us— they become a part of us. Smudge was that kind of cat. She wasn’t just a companion—she was the love of my life, a steady presence, a guide, and a muse who helped shape the way I see the world and the way I create. This is her...

Seed Prayer for Smudge

I want to share a prayer I wrote for Smudge. It surfaced in one of those quiet moments when I felt her near, even though she wasn’t here. It’s not refined—just as it came. Sometimes, when the heart aches, it speaks in poetry. Somehow, Smudge always seemed to...