From a young age the creative process fueled my soul. I found a true love for art.

I expressed my visions through painting, drawing,  designing and sewing clothing.

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After receiving a B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from School of Visual Arts I began teaching yoga. Along with extensive travel, my inner and outer eyes were peeled open in a new way, all helping to shape my ongoing inspiration.

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At times my painting would take a hiatus as I utilized  other forms of my creative expression . I had a clothing line, Ane Amour and recorded an album, Run With Love and continue to write music.

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All roads have led me back to painting as the joy and connection I feel towards it is invincible. I do feel the relationship between songwriting and painting feed and inform one another.

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My hope is that my work unveils something to each unique beholder.