Some see perfection in material things, meticulously crafted to please the eye. I find it in the existence of things just as they are; the whisper of a breeze, wildflowers, humans caught off guard. True beauty is realized in imperfection, the uncontrollable.
I have loved creating art since I was a child. Nature was my preferred palette. Painting clouds and sunsets, arranging homegrown flowers, even drying flowers with my mom to frame. I studied graphic design, photography and communications in college. Throughout my nearly four decade professional career, I wore many hats. I feel very fortunate to have experienced the positions I had and worked with some amazing mentors. From the beauty and retail industry, PR and Ad Agencies, to hospitality and a 100 year old family-run Garden Center. While raising my three daughters, I had my own design business and took on whatever art challenge was in my path. Painting faux murals, verses on ceilings, Captain America on a child’s wall, canvas floor cloths, even animal patterns on children’s ice-skates and Burberry plaid on Dr Scholls! Working for real estate businesses, Dean and DeLuca, Marriott International, traveling to coordinate photo shoots all over the world, a wedding photographer as a second shooter and album designer, and most importantly being a room mother for all my daughters’ teachers and having the gift to do all the art projects with their classes!
As you can figure out, I don’t stay still very well. I want to share my passion for imagination with my followers and clients. The importance of exploring your own mind to create artwork can benefit your mental health and outlook – this is my sweet spot. Flower hammering is “beauty and balance” – gathering your blooms to hammer triggers the dopamine in our brains. Simply put, it makes you feel better. Creating art is an incredible tool for expressing ourselves – even just 20 minutes reduces cortisol which decreases stress. It’s also just plain fun!
I want my followers and clients to take a moment to enjoy the world’s natural wonders. I sell DIY hammering kits with full instructions, my own dried flower art framed in vintage frames and placed on repurposed silver or pewter trays with a glass top. Bridal bouquets look beautiful as a vanity tray for the bride to admire her flowers forever. I also do mono printing with our homegrown wildflowers. Life is just A Whisp of Time, so have fun and enjoy it!
