Mission and Vision

Celebrate life and create!  Honor and be in awe of this amazing earth.  Spread love and inspiration.  Believe it is possible to create a better world.  🙂

• As an eco-spiritual artist, I believe in the power of visual imagery and positive messages to help one another and our planet. I believe connecting with the earth, the web of life and spirit -in whatever way you feel it- nurtures us all, bringing us a profound healing and deep sense of belonging and purpose. My work is multidisciplinary, including painting, illustration and mixed media united around the core themes of celebrating life and conserving the natural world, spiritual wisdom, growth and healing. Learn more about my healing art path – View my portfolio -and- Visit the RPS shop to see available prints/originals

• As a creative teacher/coach, I believe in the power of the arts and nature to connect us with the joy of being alive and to ultimately facilitate transformation. Creativity initiates growth via seeds of possibility, learning, self discovery and solutions. Visit my new page Inspired Creative Life™, and follow @inspiredcreativelife on Instagram for creative prompts, art demos and upcoming classes!

• As a graphic/web designer and marketing guide, I serve visionary makers and leaders- creatives, healers, teachers, activists, indie entrepreneurs and non profits. It is my honor to walk alongside you to create your vision. View my portfolio of recent projects -and- Learn about my website training sessions

If you’re seeking any of the above and would like more information, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect. 

Background

Based in Portland, Oregon, I am passionate about all things creative, nature, personal growth and healing. My professional journey began with a BFA in Art from the University of Wisconsin, Peck School of the Arts (painting/illustration, fiber arts, graphic design) along with undergraduate study in psychology. As a creative professional, in the last 25 years I have worn many hats including business owner/freelance artist, art director, arts instructor, art program coordinator, art show curator, gallery assistant, graphic and web designer, content writer, marketing specialist/trainer, and most recently creativity coach and expressive arts facilitator. Tending to the studio garden and my animal family also bring me great joy. Over 60 gallery exhibitions have featured my work as well as national magazines, non-profits and business publications. My paintings are displayed in private collector’s homes, inspirational gift shops, nature, spiritual and healthcare spaces.

Learn more about my work on the RPS Blog -and- Take a virtual tour of my studio and garden

Exciting New Directions

The studio is now offering workshops and creativity coaching sessions! My love for nature called me to pursue recent certifications in botanical illustration through The New York Botanical Garden and natural science illustration through the Rhode Island School of Design. And my passion for arts and healing led me to become a certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach and an Expressive Arts Facilitator through the Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy Institute with an emphasis on personal empowerment and joy through nature, creative play, positive psychology and mindfulness. Additionally, I have completed training through the Center for Mindful Self Compassion, Flow Coaching Institute and the Arts & Healing Initiative. Visit my new page Inspired Creative Life™, follow me on Instagram at @inspiredcreativelife and join the RPS newsletter! (see sidebar)