quiet, luminous reminders that life begins again and again. They bend and sway through the fiercest storms, then stand steady and bright, turning endings into tender new starts.
This holiday collection is my love letter to those beginnings: joyful, colorful acrylic birch paintings and ornaments that celebrate hope, resilience, and renewal.
My wish is that when you bring one of these pieces into your home, it tells the same truth to you that it does to me:
There is magic in every new beginning.
Birch trees have always felt like home to me—
My paintings are an exploration—one of risk, discovery, and transformation. I embrace an intuitive process of call and response, allowing each piece to unfold organically. I begin with a color palette, then let play guide me. Layers are built, scraped away, and rebuilt, revealing hidden depths. I push through the unknown, excavating forms and textures until something true emerges. I never know where a painting will take me, but that is the thrill—the balance of intention and surrender.
Welcome to Upstairs Studio
This is more than just a workspace—it’s a vibrant, creative haven where art comes to life. My studio is a place of exploration, experimentation, and discovery, where we immerse ourselves in the process of making. I believe in the power of creativity and that art is for everyone.
Here, I teach acrylic painting and color exploration classes in a warm, encouraging environment designed to help you safely explore your artistic side. My goal as a teacher is to help you embrace the process, let go of expectations, and be fully present in the act of creating. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this is a space where you can play, learn, and connect with the joy of making.
