“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.” -Frida Kahlo

8”x10”/ Acrylic on Wood/2020

“I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about….Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important.”

-Nina Simone

8” x 10”/Acrylic on Wood /2020

“If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”-Maya Angelou

8”x10”/Acrylic on Wood/2020

When approaching this canvas of salvaged barn wood that is roughly 4'x4', there was an undeniable pang of fear that forced itself to the surface of my awareness. The fear started as a whisper but quickly became a booming voice, echoing in my head, "What are you going to put on this giant thing?" I closed my eyes, took in a long soothing breath, and in the garden of my heart was a magnificent lion. He was at peace and radiated a quiet strength that shifted me back into the present moment. It was in that space that I couldn't help but laugh at how I let a little voice grow into something so imposing, and I knew that the "Laughing Lion Heart" would take his rightful place on "that giant thing," the canvas.

Laughing Lion Heart/ 4'x4'/ Melted Crayon on Salvaged Barn Wood/2018

The Tiger gently reminds us to sit confidently in our own power. It teaches us to channel our passions productively. The Tiger knows when to pounce on an opportunity or to wait for something better to come along.

Spiritual Symbolism:

Anchoring Personal Power, Channeling Passions, & Discernment

Baby Opossum Dropping with a quick, “Hi!” And to remind you to straighten your Crown because you are undeniably valuable, unique, and resilient!

Spiritual Symbolism: Resilient, Transmuter of Negativity, and Unconventional creator!

8”x8”/ Acrylic on Paper / 2019

This painting is an opportunity for me to see myself as I am. The black and white textured chaos of legible and illegible words is matched by a black and white depiction of myself. The texture manifests itself as scarring on my skin alluding to the harshness I experience as I sit amongst the black and white chaos of the world. The brightly colored harmony of spirit seeps into my hair and skin both healing and rejuvenating my sense of being.

Self Portrait/ 3'6"x5'11"/ Acrylic and Charcoal on Paper and Birch Wood/ 2018

This Powerful painting was conceived during a time in my life when I experienced a series of consecutive heartbreaks. It is a depiction of my soul attempting to allow the heartache to “fly” through me so that healing could take place. Little did I know that at the time of the conception of both the pain and the painting, those experiences would “Make Me” rather than “Break Me”….And for that I am Grateful! There is FREEDOM in Forgiveness. Now that the pain has flown away my Soul can SOAR!

Red Woman / 24”x20”/ Acrylic on Canvas / 2018

When Creating my work I always start by asking myself, what do I want to see today? Sometimes an image is conjured in my mind's eye and other times it appears directly on the canvas. In the case of the Octopus, it appeared directly on the canvas and I simply made it so others could see it too.

Acrylic on Barnwood | 25”x34" | 2017

The Space Otter was inspired by a dream I had as a child where I was swimming in a Galaxy with an Otter. It clearly left an impression on me because I recreated that dream in this painting.

Acrylic on Train Metal | 22”x18" | 2017

The Field Fox is another one of the many paintings that essentially painted itself. I started with the ear and allowed the brush to complete the fox's form. When I was finished there was a fox staring back at me with quiet dignity.

Acrylic on Barnwood | 31.5”x14" | 2017

When working with found material I prefer to let the natural beauty of that material coexist with the painting. In the case of the Disappearing Elephant it was important to me that the viewer's gaze move back and forth from the brightly colored elephant to the dark grainy wood. Not only creating balance but also a subtle sense of movement.

Acrylic on Barnwood | 43”x11" | 2017

The Sea Turtle Painting was inspired by a knot in the wood which became the turtle's eye. The Sea Turtle represents ancient wisdom, going with the flow, and navigating through one's own journey with ease. The circles are not only a quiet nod to Hung Liu, an artist whom I greatly admire, but they also represent the infinite nature of being, which compliments the idea of the journey being far greater than the destination.

Acrylic on Barnwood | 16”x18" | 2017

Cahaba River Canoe-dling is a manifestation of my love of being on the River, and sharing that love with those closest to me.

Acrylic on Barnwood / 7.5”x6” | 2017

For this painting I chose to depict the fox in action. A far cry from the stoic gaze of the field fox this painting shows a more playful side to the fox's nature with bright colors representing the visual impact of the fox diving into the snow.

Acrylic & Ink on Barnwood | 3”x2.5" | 2017

The Audio Snake Collection was inspired by a Rattle Snake tail that belonged to my father. As a Child I would shake it and imagine what the sound would look like as the tail rattled.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 4”x4" (Framed:5”x5") | 2017

The Audio Snake Collection was inspired by a Rattle Snake tail that belonged to my father. As a Child I would shake it and imagine what the sound would look like as the tail rattled.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 4”x4" (Framed:5”x5") | 2017

The Audio Snake Collection was inspired by a Rattle Snake tail that belonged to my father. As a Child I would shake it and imagine what the sound would look like as the tail rattled.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 4”x4" (Framed:5”x5") | 2017

The Audio Snake Collection was inspired by a Rattle Snake tail that belonged to my father. As a Child I would shake it and imagine what the sound would look like as the tail rattled.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 4”x4" (Framed:5”x5") | 2017

The Medicine Snake Paintings were inspired by a poem about words and how they have the power to harm or heal. A snake's venom can be used to harm or it can be used as medicine to heal. Both paintings have the words 'Harm' and 'Heal' embedded in them, and the two headed snake represents the choice one makes when using their words to either harm or heal others.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 9”x12" | 2017

The Medicine Snake Paintings were inspired by a poem about words and how they have the power to harm or heal. A snake's venom can be used to harm or it can be used as medicine to heal. Both paintings have the words 'Harm' and 'Heal' embedded in them, and the two headed snake represents the choice one makes when using their words to either harm or heal others.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 9”x12" | 2017

The Water Crows painting is simply a playful representation of one crow "bathing" another crow. This painting was particularly fun because it incorporates miniature crows that make up the two larger crows which were executed with expressive mark making in ink and watercolor. Plus, it just makes me smile...and that's the point after all, isn't it?

Watercolor, Ink, & Acrylic on Paper | 14”x11" | 2017

This Yellow Hammer painting is simply an ode to my roots as an Alabama native. It is the perfect combination of my love for nature and my home state.

Watercolor & Ink on Paper | 8”x8" | 2017

The first painting of my “Free Art Friday For the Month of October” Series. This series is intended to share some “Magic” with my community by giving away a framed original painting each Friday to inspire others to share some “Magic” of their own through whatever medium feels most natural.

Acrylic on Paper / 8”x8” / 2018

The second painting of my “Free Art Friday For the Month of October” Series. This series is intended to share some “Magic” with my community by giving away a framed original painting each Friday to inspire others to share some “Magic” of their own through whatever medium feels most natural.

Acrylic on Paper / 8”x8” / 2018

The third painting of my “Free Art Friday For the Month of October” Series. This series is intended to share some “Magic” with my community by giving away a framed original painting each Friday to inspire others to share some “Magic” of their own through whatever medium feels most natural.

Acrylic on Paper / 8”x8” / 2018

The fourth painting of my “Free Art Friday For the Month of October” Series. This series is intended to share some “Magic” with my community by giving away a framed original painting each Friday to inspire others to share some “Magic” of their own through whatever medium feels most natural.

Acrylic on Paper / 8”x8” / 2018