If you would like to heal, the best place to start is near a body of water.

It’s no secret that water heals us physically; we wash away infections and soak our muscles and joint pain away.

Water also heals us emotionally; did you know that being in water relaxes our central nervous systems which can reduce anxiety and depression? When you are exhausted from your day, or cold, or sad, or dirty (literally or figuratively), think about how you feel after taking a hot shower to wash away those emotions.

The most healing aspect of being near water for me though, is…

In my late twenties, after years of living a mundane life following society’s rule, I finally broke. I was absolutely miserable in corporate America. I woke up each morning dreading the day ahead of me. I might say, although I didn’t know it at the time, that I was in a deep state of depression.

I was desperate to live a different life; a life where I could be intrinsically happy, where I could do something that had purpose. My thoughts immediately centered around the one thing that has always been a part of me, my love for creating art.

When you look into your future, do you believe that your path is already set for you, or do you believe that you control the outcome?  Is there such a thing as destiny?  I believe that our future is like a blank canvas.  You’ve made the intention of having some sort of future because you’ve invested in the canvas, but what it will turn into is…

Most recently I have fallen in love with birds. They sort of pulled me out of darkness a short while ago (which is a story for another time). When I began this new collection, I became more fascinated with each new discovery. As each painting came to life, my happiness grew.

My hope is that as you view this collection…