About Me
I have always been drawn to art. Either by sketching, painting, or just doodling. My roots run deep with relatives who are artistic in my family. My hobbies included mostly hunting and fishing in my younger years, which provided me with a hobby that was both relaxing and recharging. Those hobbies allowed me to be outside surrounded by nature, which was something that I found to be the closest thing to a religious experience outside of worship.
Looking for a way to reduce my stress level, I picked the paints up. God had provided me with visions that I felt needed to get down on paper for someone to see. That led to other types of scenery that I allowed myself to be engrossed with.
In 2018, I suffered a stroke that left me with impaired speech. With limited communication, my frustrations began to increase along with my stress level. I was fearful that I had also lost the ability to paint. When I did pick the brushes up again, I was happy to find that I was able to start where I had left off. Once again, I found that painting was relaxing as well as an outlet for self-expression. Painting had no limitations or needed me to speak.
In 2021, I had open heart surgery. Through God’s grace, I found that it was me that I needed to make a priority. I have come to know that healing is a process that has many turns and takes time. I am open to the challenge and know where I can find the peace and comfort that I need. Just give me a canvas, some paints, and some brushes…