I am a painter exploring the relationship with self, shaped by the internal dialogue that unfolds during the creative process and also the one in daily life. Painting has been a form of support and aid in my personal quest to express myself more clearly and whole heartedly. Internalization and fear of expression have been at the roots of my work since I started painting. The painting has helped me to stand stronger in myself and to find a purpose that feels fulfilling. During my process I noticed questions of doubt and judgment arise with each mark, feelings of not being good enough. I noticed these feelings also occurring in my everyday ventures too. Painting has helped me to work through those fears and feelings of self doubt. It has become a practice of surrender—an invitation to embrace imperfection and soften the inner critic.
My work centers on unlearning patterns that no longer serve me. Through a meditative approach, I create abstract floral landscapes that emerge intuitively, guided by feeling rather than control. These imagined forms hold both vulnerability and joy, reflecting a process of self-acceptance and quiet transformation.
Working on upcycled linens, I connect personal memory with material history. The fabrics evoke my Nova Scotian roots while carrying traces of past lives, grounding the work in both lineage and renewal.
Ultimately, my practice is about becoming—honoring the cycles of growth and decay, and creating space for reflection, connection, and shared human experience.
