Self portrait. Acrylic on board, snorkel mask eyepieces, seashells, basalt wood, glass tubes.

I’m a writer who also enjoys making art and taking pictures, none of which is entirely my fault. Along the way I’ve been inspired by wonderful friends, loving family members, and teachers who recklessly believed in nurturing my creativity instead of telling me to sit down and be quiet. This is harder than you might think.

Creativity helps us live meaningful and satisfying lives. That’s what I believe, so I travel the country in an RV talking to people about how they can use creativity to enrich their lives. If you believe in the power of creativity, reach out on Instagram and start a conversation (just click the button at the bottom of this page). Look forward to meeting you soon!

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