My Solo Show

October 4, 2020

Last night’s opening reception brought me back to my early days as an artist. 🥰

I was reminded of one show in particular—one of my very first from over two years ago—that for all intents and purposes made me feel like a failure. I left the show in a heap of tears wondering what was the point.

I look back at that newbie artist and smile at so many things. She would learn so much in the years to come.⁣

Well, last night, I reconnected with a woman who I met at that early show. We haven’t seen each other or spoken since then, but she came to my exhibit last night with her husband, and they left as the proud new owners of one of my newest paintings.

And I can’t help but think: What if I had never met her at that early show?

What if I had crumbled beneath that pile of tears and given up?

Well, she never would have been there. I never would have been there.⁣

Life is so funny and surreal at times. Something you think was a failure often leads to some of your greatest successes. You just have to keep going and be patient.⁣

I am still in awe of having ONLY my work in a gallery—to see my paintings fill an entire space with their boldness and their energy.⁣

Thank you SO much to everyone who came last night and opened your hearts about how my work makes you think and feel.

It was truly an honor to connect with you, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and generosity.⁣

If you missed it, you can still visit the gallery through October 30.

Much love and gratitude, friends! ❤️⁣ Big things are ahead.