d e a r f r i e n d,

Over the years, I have learned that creativity provides a safe place for our exploration and self-expression. Painting serves me in this way, sustaining me through the hardest of seasons—without judgment, or conditions. When I am enveloped in grief, I find that pigment, texture, and movement land on these surfaces, as a translation of these experiences. The more I lean into my painting practice and curiosity, the more I recognize this kindness. Participating in this unfolding invites others to witness these processes, perhaps mirroring perspectives of our lives.

What I find most engaging are the stories that reside in you and me. Sharing vulnerably evokes relatability and compassion in us. I am fascinated by interpretations of creativity and how they are a vital part of life. It opens one’s self, ultimately expanding how we see each other. My lifelong curiosity for inner work stems from the need for meaning. And while I am naturally drawn to certainty, I am learning to feel more at ease with experimentation and spontaneity. Instead of being absorbed in what it means, and how my work is perceived, it is an invitation to be present and continue the work. When we do this, we assemble with tremendous energy and an appreciation for authenticity. We show up with an ease of who we are.

May it be our instinct to follow and pursue a prolific curiosity, because that is where the fun is. I’ve heard countless artists speak to their cycles of self-doubt as I relate to it with my own. We have to find a way to embrace our failures as much as we do our successes to show there is room for both pleasure and pain. Holding space for these within ourselves allows us to do so for others. We keep ourselves from our work when we believe the subconscious fears we hold. Sharing work takes courage and vulnerability, but I think our creativity is a remnant of why we are here; to see one another. I believe that creating is about experiencing the multitudes within you and me.

Thank you for being here and for your continued support.
I'm so grateful to share all of this with you.

xoxo,

l i n d s