About Me

 

I paint to become - to heal,  to experience joy, and to evolve into my most authentic self. Painting is my language — a way to express beauty, meaning, and love.

Working primarily with acrylic and mixed media, my practice is inspired by emotions, memories, personal stories, and the social issues that have accompanied me throughout my life and are shaping my daily life. My paintings are characterized by vibrant colours, movement, and a tactile quality that reflects the energy of the creative process. Mostly self-taught, I learn by doing, embracing both the challenges and discoveries that shape my artistic growth.

When I begin a painting, I rarely start with a fixed plan. I allow intuition to guide me and trust the creative process to shape the work as it unfolds. I create from nothing but my inner world — my thoughts, feelings, and imagination — letting each layer respond to the one before it.

Texture plays an essential role in my practice. Built through layering and gesture, it becomes an analogy for life’s curveballs, its ups and downs. Texture adds depth, beauty, and meaning, and leaves visible traces of the process itself.

I also paint with purpose — to evolve both artistically and personally, and to give back to those most in need. I am committed to paying it forward by donating a portion of each sale to local charitable organizations. In 2025–26, I support Centre 507 in Ottawa and CIPTO in Gatineau, both of which work with marginalized communities.

My body of work reflects an evolving style that mirrors my personal and artistic journey. Defying the cookie-cutter norms often encouraged by mainstream and commercial art, I approach my creative process as I do life: with openness and without judgment.

“Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realise that, the sooner we will be able to treat life as art” - Maya Angelou 

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