The Journal

Welcome to The Monthly Journal, a place where I share a more intimate look at the creative process and life in the studio. Journals come out the last Friday of every month :)

The Story Behind Chapter 5, Lilies & Wildfires

The Story Behind Chapter 5, Lilies & Wildfires

From the meaning behind the lilies to the vibrant colors in these paintings, Chapter 5, Lilies & Wildfires weaves together the story of courage and resilience in the fiery process of getting b...

The Courage to Learn...Again

The Courage to Learn...Again

Choosing to be a lifelong learner sounds more romantic than it is, and yet, I'm finding a beautiful courage in her steady pursuit. I have spent the last few years in a frenzy of business learning a...

The Mercy of Rain

The Mercy of Rain

I've always seen rain as a symbol of grief, as if the earth herself were crying. What I've come to see now is rain is actually a sign that growth is happening...

A Season of New Growth

A Season of New Growth

Growth, as unaesthetic as it may be, means the earth below us is changing. The foundation we stand on, the roots that will determine the breadth and width of our potential, are taking form...

The Cost of Growth

The Cost of Growth

This month, I’ve wrestled with the idea that to accomplish anything great, there will always be a cost to us personally. Here’s a peek into my thoughts… 2023 was a year of extreme growth for me...

Scarcity, Rest, & The Trees

Scarcity, Rest, & The Trees

To the friend who has found themself in a season of burnout, sitting in their remaining ashes and realizing they too feel inside out, I wrote this journal for you…