And I knew if I stayed in Seattle, it would never happen. The distractions were too great. The pull to a life that I wanted out of was too strong. 

During that time, my art always seemed to take a back seat. There was always a new client, a meeting, a networking event, or, or, or. 

New Mexico gave me the fresh start, and the physical space I needed to paint. 

About 6 months in, my life was turned upside down as I relocated to So Cal. It was love. What else would steal me away from my creative sanctuary in the desert? 

Fast forward to today. Somehow another 11+ years have gone by, and my art has been mostly dormant. It’s not for trying. 

After living in four places in seven years, I’ve made attempt after attempt to paint in the corner of my office or on the floor of the garage (not very practical in the summer heat!). Over and over, I’ve done my best to get my work out… and it’s never clicked. 

Now, everything has changed. In 2020 we purchased an 8-acre property that serves as a studio and office space in addition to meeting space for our clients. It's called Sky Oak. And it saved me.

Having the space to paint was the one move that changed it all. Now, I have the place… and more importantly the mental framework… to be the artist I’ve dreamed of being since I finished my first large scale piece in 2006.

18 years have passed since then. But the truth is I needed those years to become the woman, and the artist, I am today.

That’s why there is no stopping me. 

It’s in that spirit that I've launched this site. I am working on a collection that is scheduled to launch in 2025 - 2026. 

Onward.