MEDITATION THROUGH BRUSHSTROKES

Black outlined circle on a white background.

“art is a way of survival” — YOKO ONO

Abstract painting in neutral tones displayed on a white wall, over a wooden dining table.
Leather armchair, abstract blue painting, and bookshelf in a room with a white wall.
Abstract art in a brown frame on a white wall, next to black vertical wooden slats.

(About THE ART)

Drawing inspiration from a decade as a photographer, I bring a unique perspective to my art.

Blue and purple blurred blob on white background.

While I don’t have formal training, my eye for detail shapes my work, but I firmly believe that true beauty lies in the chaos. Painting is my meditation, a cathartic journey that helps me navigate personal healing from profound childhood trauma and make sense of the complexities of the modern world around me.


Each brushstroke is intuitive, an exploration of emotion and connection. My style is constantly evolving as I experiment with new media, techniques, and feelings — splattered onto the canvas in bold, unstructured marks. Much of my work is fueled by anger and hope, remnants of a life shaped by both heartache and beauty.

I transform these complex emotions onto the canvas, creating pieces that, to me, are beautiful in their own messy, imperfect way. Just like life. At its core, my artwork is about finding beauty in the chaos and inviting others to do the same. Through raw, emotional expression, I hope to inspire viewers to see that transformation — of pain into hope, of disorder into beauty — is always possible.


Dining room with abstract blue painting, marble table, green chairs, and blue wall trim.
Abstract painting and dried plant in a vase on a white shelf. Earth tones, brown frame.
Brown leather armchair, abstract art, floor lamp, and wooden bookshelf in a minimalist living room.
Abstract painting in a dark brown frame on a white wall. Next to it, a black and gray vertical panel.
Abstract purple and black painting in a frame hanging above a bed and lamp against a teal wall.
Beige sectional sofa with art, books, and striped rug. Two concrete side tables.

EXHIBITIONS

(recent shows)

JUNE 2023

Lake Oswego Festival of The Arts

August 2023

Vancouver Arts Festival — Juried Regional Show

...TBD

New collection currently in progress

Abstract painting with textured gray background, framed on wall above wooden table with books and a mug.
Abstract art in a dark frame hangs above vases on a wooden surface against a textured wall.