My watercolor work grew as a return to creativity. After a long stretch of not painting, I found my way back through a space that made it feel safe to begin again. Something about that environment made creativity feel possible. Every piece I make now comes from that revived spark and the sense of home I found in the process. Today, I share that work through original paintings, prints, writing, and the Pure Joy Snail Mail Club.
When I started painting, watercolor was my least favorite medium. It can be unforgiving. If something goes wrong, you have two choices: scrap it or work it into the piece and turn it into something beautiful. That’s part of why it’s become my favorite. You either transform the mistake or learn to let it go.
Unless I’m working on a commission or a specific project, I don’t start with a rigid plan. I follow a feeling and let it move. Sometimes I’ll create multiple versions of the same idea to see what holds. Painting has become a grounding practice for me—something that slows everything down and lets the work unfold in its own rhythm.
If something here catches you, I hope you stay with it for a moment.
If you feel a connection to my watercolor work but don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, I do accept commissions. Pieces can be inspired by a memory, a season of life, or simply a feeling you want the work to carry.
If you’re interested, reach out. I’m happy to talk through ideas, size, timeline, and pricing. Whether you’re thinking of something small or something more immersive, we can create a piece that fits.
