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"Be a part of a journey to inspire, uplift, and heal through the power of the arts.”

Arts for Healing

"Be a part of a journey to inspire, uplift, and heal through the power of the arts.”

Arts for Healing

About Me

I am a self-taught mixed media artist, art facilitator, and published author based in Connecticut. My creative journey began in 2019 as a personal search for a deeper connection with God—a search that led me to nature, journaling, and the healing practice of making art. What began as a spiritual exploration has since blossomed into a calling to create, teach, and build community through artistic expression.


My work is rooted in acrylic and watercolor painting techniques, as well as drawing and sketching with pencil, ink, and charcoal. I’m drawn to mixed media—combining collage, found objects, molding mediums, ephemera, and pressed flowers—to build texture and meaning into each piece. My artistic style often explores the emotional resonance of symbolism, with themes inspired by nature, faith, and personal transformation.


Watercolor and ink become my tools for inner healing, while my larger works reflect an expressive flow that bridges abstract realism with storytelling. Through art journaling, I blend writing and imagery to explore life’s deeper narratives, encouraging others to do the same.


In addition to my personal art practice, I’m passionate about creating spaces where others can access their own creativity. I lead art workshops, retreats, classes, and healing sessions for individuals of all ages, integrating creative curriculum development and hands-on techniques that meet participants where they are. I also offer public speaking and live art demonstrations, using art as a tool for connection and collective healing.


With a heart for community, I lead collaborative and community art projects, bringing people together—both online and in person—for shared creative experiences. Whether painting outdoors, teaching in a group, or curating a retreat, I believe in art’s ability to awaken, restore, and empower. My work is an invitation to explore, to heal, and to find joy through the sacred act of creating.
 

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Education


  • Certified Art Minister Jan. 2021-June 2022 9-Month Foundations of Art Ministry Program (godlovesart.com)
  • Created Art Facilitator  2022 (createdministry.com)
  • Creative Arts Leader Sept. 2023-May 2024 Leadership Program  (learn.theresadedmon.com)
  • Mastery Art Courses 2024-2025 Milan Art Institute (milanartinstitute.com)

Professional Activities

INSTRUCTOR


  • New Hartford Artisans Guild, New Hartford, CT (August, 2025-present)
  • The Connecticut Art Gallery, Thomaston, CT (2022-2024)
  • Elim Park Retirement, Cheshire, CT (2024 - present)
  • Noble Horizons Retirement, Salisbury, CT (2024-present)
  • Valerie Manor Nursing Home, Torrington, CT (2023-present)
  • Cherry Brook Nursing Home, Canton, CT (2023-present) 
  • The Ivy at Watertown, (April 2025-present)
  • Sullivan's Senior Center (June 2025-present)
  • Evergreen Woods, North Branford, CT (August, 2025-present)
  • Berkshire Rehabilitation Center, Sandisfield, MA (2023-present)
  • Adult & Teen Challenge, Moodus, CT (2024-present)



MEMBERSHIPS


  • NWCT Arts Council, Torrington, CT since 2023
  • Five Points Art Center, Torrington, CT since July 2025
  • New Hartford Artisans Guild, New Hartford, CT since July 2025
  • Guilford Art League, Guilford, CT since July, 2025
  • The Connectict Art Gallery, Thomaston, CT since 2022

Sneak peek of my art work...

Discovering joy in the community

    My New Book

    In The Father’s Gentle Tug, I will take you on a transformative journey through reflections on nature, biblical wisdom, and personal stories, I use vivid imagery—from the resilient bumblebee to the patient magnolia tree and the unity of ants—to reveal deep truths about God's purpose and promises.  

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    Canvas Moments, an Artist's Diary

    When I was a kid, my Dad surprised us with a telescope for beginners. It was perfect for viewing the celestial planets, moon and stars close enough to the earth. I remember being excited to see the craters of the moon for the first time. It was unimaginable and beyond my own abilities to count the vast amount of stars in the dark moonlit skies. It was always entertaining to see the constellations and see how many shapes I could find.


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