I am a broken human being, grateful to be creating on the traditional, unceded territories of the Cowichan Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, and the Ditidaht, Pacheedaht, Halalt, Stz'uminus, Ts'uubaa-asatx , Lyackson, Malahat, Pauquachin, Hupačasath, K'ómoks, and Snuneymuxw First Nations.

I art because I have to create. I was a career minded person, successful in my industry, until that all slipped away the day that the car I was driving got hit by another who ran a red light.

Since then, I’ve struggled with my health, dealing with chronic migraines; my purpose as a provider for my family and as a person unable to work; my identity, redefined by a careless decision of another person.

I am art, I do art, I love art, art is everywhere. This is my heart, my reason for waking up in the morning. And I hope it makes you smile, brightens your day, or immerses you into my world of healing.

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