As part of my 25 in 2025 challenges I wanted to challenge myself to read 25 books this year. In the past I was a voracious reader and would often read 2 or more books a week, but as I've gotten older, had a child and the responsibilities of life have increased my dedication to …
I often find that the summer months from June through to the beginning of September become a slower period in my creative process. I stop creating as much finished and polished art works and tend to focus my time and energy on refilling my cup. One of my favourite ways of doing this is reconnecting …
Continue reading Slow summer- refilling my cup by reconnecting with nature
Collage—the art of assembling different materials like paper, photographs, fabric, and found objects into a composition—is a powerful medium for self-expression. Its layered nature mirrors the complexity of identity, memory, and emotion. By combining disparate elements, collage allows artists to tell stories, evoke feelings, and explore inner landscapes in ways that are intuitive, symbolic, and …
Continue reading 100 days of Collage: Days 59 & 60 “Exploring Culture and Identity”
I have always been skeptical and resistant to use AI . The idea of bringing AI into my creative process was a no go area. I worried that AI would steal from me everything that makes me an artist. That it would turn art-making into a cold, mechanical exchange. That it would replace the rich, …
Continue reading How AI is (Surprisingly) Helping Me Make My Art Practice More Personal
Three of my core values are lifelong learning, depth, and connection. Diving deeply into a subject that fascinates me brings joy and satisfaction. There’s something profoundly energizing about exploring new ideas and immersing myself in the richness of knowledge. For much of my life, I’ve devoured books and media in a kind of joyful frenzy—swallowing …
Continue reading Essay: Sharing what I’m learning along the way
Mushroom Moon Designs 