A NEW CHAPTER

Two years ago I left Chicago to pursue my life-long dream of becoming an artist. With just a suitcase in my hand and a sense of adventure in my head, I went west, to visit family in the San Francisco Bay Area. The natural beauty and low-key vibe of this area dazzled me. Art and artists were everywhere I looked. Everything and everyone I encountered told me I had found my new place. A month after arriving things started to happen. I took these things as signs from the Universe. An apartment opened up next door to my family’s home in a lush, hilltop neighborhood where deer, wild turkeys and the occasional coyote roams. Trails lead from the end off the street to the Pacific Ocean. I had to take it. Nod from the Universe number one. Shortly after, I got word that a studio was opening up that I had to see. It actually sits on a dock over San Francisco Bay in the storybook town of Sausalito. The views from the studio are of mountains and sailboats, seagulls and seals. Surrounded by a vibrant community of like minded people. I snapped it up. Nod from the Universe number two.

Since then, I’ve been working in that studio. Days turn into late nights and countless sleepovers on a used, but comfy, leather couch. Lots and lots of painting and experimenting and growing as an artist and now, as a business owner.

Which brings me to this; a no pressure ask for your support. It’s not easy to put myself out here, but I believe it’s all; part of the process if I am to continue doing what I love.

So here’s the deal. I’ve chopped up the two original paintings you see at the top of this page into several small 5x7” works of art all matted and signed by me. In their original sizes, they decorated my studio all last summer and became well liked by neighbors and visitors to my studio. As small pieces, I hope they bring joy and fun to those of you who decide to make a purchase. The cost is $100 each.