Last year I painted A Little Red House as part of a sketch a day challenge and art commission. I’ve recently modified the painting to change seasons, remove and add some elements in the painting. See my before and after here:
BEFORE
AFTER
About the Artist
I’m an artist, author, and poet. My work is often shaped by lived experiences and by paying close attention to the world around me… nature, and the people who have helped shape my life.
I usually paint first, and the words come later. Painting has been the safest way I’ve found to be honest about things that are hard to say out loud, and over time I’ve noticed other people finding their own stories in the work too.
My paintings are meant to comfort, to feel like a presence rather than a statement, and to give space for each person to find their own meaning. The connection that happens there matters most to me.