From a young age, I craved living life from my heart. Instead due to life circumstances I lived life from my head – I even have a PhD to prove it. 😊

Following years of fully losing myself to my husband’s illness, I developed sudden severe body pain the morning after the final “post death” lawyer’s visit. I could barely walk and had to push myself up from a chair to stand. I didn’t want a medical model diagnosis but as an RN I was clear on having many symptoms in keeping with some dire illnesses.

Beginning in the middle of the night and then stronger during the day, I started getting internal messages suggesting my body pain was me not honoring my soul, specifically the desire for creative expression.

I began oil painting classes and enjoyed being in a new to me creative zone, an “escape” from thoughts (and pain) similar to meditation. Several classes and paintings later, I started to be able to move easier and after ten months, the body pain was gone. I believe our bodies and souls talk to us much more than we realize. Finally listening to my soul’s deep message physical body healing took place.

I live on Mayne Island for two main reasons: the abundance of exquisite nature and sense of community. I am now becoming part of the arts groups, a rich and enlightening experience. Being able to stand in awe of the nature scene in front of me and with color, brushes, and strokes, I can interpret it for the canvas.

My hope for the viewers of my paintings is they can pause and experience deep inner peace and perhaps a magical moment of connecting nature with their souls.