My Solo Show

In September, I had a solo show of my paintings at the Greeley Creative Arts Center. I’d love to tell you I walked in feeling completely confident. I didn’t.

The paintings in this show felt different; they were more personal and more vulnerable.

I’ve learned that confidence rarely arrives all at once. It builds quietly every time you show up for yourself, especially when you aren’t sure how things will turn out. Each piece I finished, each one I chose to hang, was a small vote for the artist I’m becoming.

On opening night, a visitor stood in front of Revealing Archeology and told me she could see me coming through in the work. I’ll carry that moment with me for a long time. The painting is about uncovering the past, seeing it for what it truly is, and sitting with the emotional angst that had troubled me. That painting allowed me to move forward without remorse or looking back. It reminded me that the work only becomes real once we’re brave enough to share it.

I didn’t wait for the perfect moment or a fearless heart. I started where I was, with what I had, and kept going.

If something is quietly calling you, whether it’s a new skill, a big goal, or a dream you’ve set aside, you don’t need to have it all figured out. You only need to be willing to take the next small step.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support me. 💜