People Throw Rocks At Things That Shine

I woke up with a Taylor Swift lyric in my head “People throw rocks at things that shine”… I thought that was random…then I thought some more on it and came up with this…

We all, from time to time… some more than others… doubt ourselves, question whether or not we should have said this or done that…but there is something we should always remember:

There will always be critics (it may even be you, being your own critic), people who have opinions [based on their own life experience and level of understanding]… but remember – only hurt people, hurt people… have sympathy towards them, forgive them, and move on – living YOUR life…

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– There will always be people who need to hear what you have to say…
– There will always be people who need to see you do what you do…
– There will always be an audience who will cheer for you…
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The numbers may not be great, but if you can make a significant difference in one person’s life, and that one person goes on to carry a reflection of your example and influences more people, and the ripple effect adds up to thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions… isn’t it worth showing up to the table and being unafraid to be YOU for that one person?

Do it for that one person… say it for that one person… YOU are needed, wanted, and LOVED by so many more people than you realize. ❤️????

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About the Artist

I am an advocate first, and an artist second. My paintings create visual comfort-- spaces where grief, hope, and healing can live together without apology...

I paint what matters most: the people you cherish, the moments that shaped you, the feelings that need witness. Through art, your most precious memories move outside of you and into your home, where they can be held, seen, and never forgotten.

My work is rooted in three commitments: honoring the experiences of indigenous communities and the history of the land we inhabit; creating safe space for children and women whose voices have been silenced; and recording the honest truth of lived experience-- both my own and that of those who came before me. I believe art has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot, and to preserve what must not be lost or forgotten. I believe that all that we know about ourselves is because Art has preserved those stories throughout history, outliving those who created it.

When you encounter my work, I hope you find yourself in it-- not as escape, but as recognition. I hope it reminds you that your feelings matter, that your story deserves to be held, and that compassion and truth are still worth carrying forward.

Art is the voice that speaks honestly through the heart. 💝🪷