Growing up as an orphan, adopted at the age of 3, life presented a lot of challenges early on. I didn't always have the words to express what I was feeling, but I found a voice through art. Over time, creating art became my way of processing difficult emotions and working through the questions and struggles I carried. For me, art has been healing—a way to face the past and move forward with hope.

Art is a powerful outlet for those emotions that are hard to articulate. Through painting, I found a way to express the deepest parts of my journey—both the pain and the joy. It’s never about making something perfect, but about connecting to the process. In the swirls of color and movement on the canvas, I’ve often found clarity, peace, and sometimes even answers to questions I didn’t know I was asking.

What I’ve learned is that art doesn’t just heal the artist—it can heal others, too. Whether I’m painting live onstage at No More Orphans Experiences or sharing a new piece with a collector, it’s always amazing to see how a piece of art resonates with someone else’s story. Art can inspire hope and transformation, reminding us all that healing is possible, no matter where we’ve come from.

Looking back, I see how art has not only been part of my personal healing journey and a way to celebrate how good God is, but also a tool to help others. It’s my passion to create pieces that carry a message of resilience and hope, offering a reminder that no matter what we go through, there’s beauty waiting on the other side.