Being deeply connected to the natural world has always been part of who I am. I spent my early childhood along the coast of Southern California, and from the age of fifteen, I’ve had the privilege of calling Maui home. Here, nature is never just a backdrop—it’s a presence. It’s the rhythm that guides both my art and the way I move through the world. It reminds me to slow down, to listen, and to create with intention.
My journey with art truly deepened during high school, when a chronic illness turned my world inward. What started as a way to cope with pain and grief soon became something more: a friend, a form of therapy, and a path toward healing. Creating helped me process what words could not. It grounded me in the present and reminded me that beauty can be born from struggle.
little nature lover
c. 2006
always creating
ocean girl
When I work with clay, I feel grounded. Made of earth—it carries stories of time and transformation. It's memory compressed into form. I never force it. I listen. I ask, What do you want to become? My process is intuitive, guided by feeling more than plan. I’m drawn to organic forms, the beauty found in imperfection. I believe the act of creating is just as important as the final product. No two pieces I create are exactly the same, making each one a unique reflection of a moment—irreplicable, honest, and alive in its own way.
Painting, for me, is a celebration of color and imagination. Rather than attempting to perfectly replicate reality—I paint to explore feeling, to follow curiosity wherever it leads. Like with clay, I trust my intuition to guide the process, allowing the work to unfold naturally, moment by moment. I give space for my inner child to play freely, without rules or expectations. This is where I find flow—where time softens and I become completely present, lost in the peace of creativity.
Through my creations, I hope to evoke the same sense of wonder, joy, and curiosity that guides my artistic process. In many ways, art is a personal form of reciprocity—a way to express my gratitude for life and for the Earth. My dream is to inspire others to find healing through creativity and a deeper connection with nature.
Thank you for being here.
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Land Acknowledgment
With deep respect, I acknowledge that I live and create on the island of Maui, part of the ancestral and unceded lands of the Kānaka Maoli, the Native Hawaiian people. I honor their enduring connection to this land, its waters, and its stories, and I am grateful to call this place home.