About Me
I love colouring! As a kid, I entered every colouring contest I came across. I remember being super proud to win a five-foot, blue, stuffed bunny from one competition held by a little grocery store in Beaumont, a nearby town. I didn't even live there, but had heard about the contest and decided I needed to enter.
Growing up with a strict, German mom, I learned early on that in the world of colouring books, staying within the lines was more than just a suggestion—it was the rule. I think this might just be the reason I prefer realism art over abstract, due to the structured approach.
In elementary school, creating title pages for each unit quickly became my favorite activity. The grade I got for the title page often gave a slight boost to my "so so" marks in those subjects.
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After high school, I wanted to take an arts program in college, but I was sadly placed on a waiting list. This crushed me. My dad, stressing the importance of further education, urged me to pursue something immediately. So, instead of waiting, I applied to an Office Administration program. After completing, I began working at a national commercial real estate firm at their front desk.
After working for a bit, I took a shot at showing my creative side by suggesting a redesign of the company's marketing materials. I felt I could make them more visually appealing. As a result, my boss supported my return to night school, where I completed my graphic design certification. Eventually, I became a Marketing Manager, and made a name for myself within the industry.
In 2010, my husband and I welcomed our first child. In 2013, after the birth of our second and the increasing costs of daycare, I chose to leave my regular paycheck behind and become a stay-at-home mom. I then welcomed a third child to the family.
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One day, while my kids were preoccupied, I decided to pick up a pencil and draw something for the first time in over 20 years. It immediately brought me right back to being a kid, sitting at my little desk in my bedroom, pouring my heart into a creation. I realized how much I had missed it. My husband had no idea that I had once had this hobby.​
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As a kid, I knew what I liked to do. I've always been driven to improve how something looks or create something tangible from nothing. It always gave me a sense of satisfaction. Now, I'm thankful to once again be able reconnect with that side of myself; and I'm excited for the journey ahead. I would love for you to follow me on this journey!
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Artist's Statement
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I don't intend to make some proclamation with my creations, nor am I trying to convey a message to the world. I simply enjoy observing my art come to life. When I begin a project, I am unsure if what I am attempting is even possible. Each piece I work on is a learning experience. I don’t stop adding layers of colour until it feels like the soul of my subject is looking back at me, or until I get the sense that I can almost touch its texture. The fulfillment of creating something so vivid and dynamic with only a pencil and paper, and the subsequent thrill of realizing, "I created this!" is what I love.
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