“As an emerging artist at the age of 64, I’m finally using my art to speak for me. Coming from a background as an interior designer, I’ve always been creatively inclined. My diverse experiences of living in the deep south, Colorado, and in Mexico, shaped my artist's eye. My art is a reflection of my journey through life. My use of color is especially important to me, as it conveys the energy and emotion within each piece. Using acrylic paints, oil pastels, and hand painted papers, I aim to break free from past ideals of perfectionism and instead, express myself through the abstract styles I’m drawn to. Through my art, I want to inspire viewers to feel unbound by age or societal expectations- to feel a permission to create and be bold in their own lives.