​In the evolution of my artistic journey, I have come to understand the importance of the story. As an avid life-long reader, stories have images and images have stories. I still remember influential children's books I have read that have cozy interiors and fanciful environments that always set the stage for the tale. When I seek that story in my imagery, I immerse myself in the joy of discovery and trust in that story being told . 

 

​I intuitively create. Sometimes my stories are memories from childhood fueled by tongue-in-cheek angst or fantasy atmospheres with jellyfish, oysters, and horses or just lovely places with brightly colored flowers and a cat awaiting guests. I paint and create the story that feels like being told. "If an image knocks on your door and demands to enter, make sure the door is unlocked" (Cassou & Cubley, 1995, p. 61).

 

Sometimes my stories have doors and are like the dollhouses and playtime environments of my childhood. I invite my viewer to enter through the door and just be! Sit at the table, taste the fruit, and smell the flowers. Enjoy a swim, take ride, read the imagery, or just be. My stories are about discovery and living joyfully. Hopefully, when looking at and interacting with my artwork as stories, they invite interpretations, emotions, ideas, and more a personal connection to yourself and your own stories. Enjoy!

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Reference:

Cassou, M. & Cubley, S. (1995). Life, paint and passion: Reclaiming the magic of spontaneous expression. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam. 

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