I'm finally coming out in the art world! And by coming out, I mean that I am officially identifying as an emerging artist and holding back the urge to critique my own work. Art is a form of creative expression and you know something? I have a shit ton of expressing to get out!

I have always been blessed to connect with my dreams. As a young girl dreams were a big part of my life and unfortunately, so were nightmares (likely a side effect of trauma). These days my nightmares are few and I use my dreams as a tool to help guide my life, not even joking. The first dream that I had about 6 years ago, showed me that I would be a nurse caring for someone. I did not take this dream seriously until I had another dream that showed me as a nurse, caring for an elderly man as he passed. I cradled him in my arms and sang to him as he laid dying. This is when I knew that my dreams were trying to tell me something. Today, I have a degree in Nursing and I do not regret listening to my dreams. I am still so influenced by my dreams that I cannot help but paint them. 

I often feel like I am caught between two worlds that tend to conflict more than they work together. Painting helps me connect these worlds and express my ideas, dreams, thoughts, traumas, and emotions. This is why it is so crucial for me to have a creative outlet as it is my own medicine and way to heal. 

Here is my latest creation. It is a portrait of my son, a wise grandmother, and other elements from my dream world. It is vibrant, nonsensical yet symbolic, and most importantly is a reflection of me. ** feel free to check out this listing in my etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Ravenwarriors?ref=seller-platform-mcnav ****