Lived Experience Creative Arts Practitioner
Art is my way of processing the world, a meditative practice that bridges emotion, memory, and material. As a neurodivergent artist, I experiment with a wide range of creative methods, from drawing and painting to sensory, nature-based, and found-object work. I create spaces where others can connect, reflect, and express themselves, whether through one-on-one mentoring or inclusive community programs. My practice is grounded in lived experience, curiosity, and a belief in creativity as a tool for growth and well-being.
Through a series of haunting images, this photo essay explores the fragile connection between safety and survival. From makeshift beds to abandoned spaces, these photographs tell a quiet yet powerful story of displacement, resilience, and the search for home.
In this post, I take you through the creative process behind my latest abstract artwork, blending watercolours, acrylic ink, and fine details like mushrooms, crystals, and bubbles. From experimenting with new motifs to refining my signature style, I share the challenges and discoveries that brought this piece to life. Join me as I explore different techniques, reflect on my artistic journey, and decide whether to add a bit of sparkle to the final piece!
In this post, I explore my connection to flowers as symbols of beauty, resilience, and growth. Through experimenting with flower pressing in my art, I reflect on aging and change, discovering that, like the flowers, I too am evolving into something more.
Layer by layer, my painting is coming to life! Experimenting with textures, stippling, and watercolour, but still undecided, should the pink ink spot be a sun, a flower, or something else?
Turning a discarded watercolor into an experiment, I added Posca pen flowers and played with cloud textures—discovering that using my finger created a softer effect. Inspired by a Secret Garden meditation, I’m exploring how to bring my personal meditation garden to life.
Exploring new materials and experimenting with water, pigments, and paper! Some unexpected results, a few frustrations, and a couple of ideas for salvaging the “flops.” Sometimes, the best discoveries come from just playing.