Sanctuary, a safe space, is a common theme that I recently discovered in my work. It is often a theme in my dreams as well; searching for safety, creating a safe space for myself or someone else. There’s more to it than physical safety, and I explore that, usually in abstract paintings.

I’ve spent much time pondering what to say to you in this, my first official email. Since you’ve signed up to receive it, I believe that you are interested in art, the art world, artist life, me, my art, or a combination of those things, and that is what I pledge to share in these emails. I also welcome discussion here.

Currently, I am working in my home studio, a converted bedroom that I claimed when my daughter moved out. It hasn’t ever been large enough to house my whole practice, my materials, and stored art … but I do love it! It’s been a sanctuary for my creative heart.

After I graduated from art school in May of 2025, I worked as an intern at the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, Colorado for the summer. Then I began working full-time in my art studio, building my post-university practice. This painting, Life After University, depicts how lost I felt at that time.

As my work developed, my studio had to change to adapt to my needs. For example, I surrendered a section of my worktable to house a high-quality printer, for making my own archival-quality fine art prints. Eventually, my sewing desk and machine left the room completely. One thing that hasn’t changed, is my corner library where I keep books and a desk with my computer on it. That is where I am now, my back to all my art tools, focusing on you. Welcome to my studio!

Above: My Corner Library, Studio facing south, Studio facing north

My Studio Sanctuary