• A detailed pencil sketch of a young girl with shoulder-length hair, smiling and showing her teeth, wearing a patterned top.

  • A black and white painting of a pond with a lone tree with leaves that appear like cherry blossoms on the bank. The tree's reflection is visible in the water, and there are distant trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

  • Black and white still life drawing of a ceramic vase, a bowl, a smaller container, and a sprig of leaves on cloth.

  • A black and white still life painting of a vase with flowers on a table.

  • A black and white portrait sketch of a woman with styled hair, wearing a necklace and a blazer, facing slightly to the left.

  • A still life painting of white flowers in a vase, a wooden basket of yellowish round fruits on a red table, and a white cloth, with a dark background and a light-colored top section.

  • Still life painting featuring a large, ornate brass and ceramic bowl, and several smaller vases of various shapes and colors, set against a dark background.

  • Still life painting of a vase with white and red flowers, a red folding fan, a brass cup, and a white teacup on a green surface. Gray textured background.

  • A vibrant bouquet of various flowers including roses, lilies, and irises in a blue vase placed on a brown table against a gray background.

  • Still life painting of a white floral arrangement in a vase, with glass bottles, a decorated box, a ceramic pitcher, yellow flowers, and a paper lemon on a draped white cloth against an orange background.

  • A painting of a woman with dark hair and light skin, wearing a large beige hat and a white garment, with a slight smile and rosy cheeks.

  • Neuro art featuring gratitude tree with gifts.

  • Neuro Art

  • Neuro Art

Art as Therapy

I believe that we are all creator beings and that creation is simply a form of self-expression. Some of us create using words - telling stories, writing poems. Others of us create through music, dance, acting, art, photography, weaving, quilt-making, sewing, knitting, crocheting, basketmaking, jewelry-making - the list is virtually endless.

I teach an art form based on a process known as “Neurographica.” Neurographica is an art form that was created by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarov in 2014. It is an intuitive art form that involves mindfulness and intentionality. "Neuro" relates to neurons or cells that carry messages throughout your body from your brain, and "graphics" means artistic symbols or imagery. It’s a practice I’m excited to bring into my work because it accesses and positively transforms the subconscious mind. Engaging in this creative process encourages our brains to make new neural pathways and connections. Focusing on an issue, question, or intention while working on an artwork directs more of our neurons towards the issue, question, or intention and enhances our ability to solve problems, make decisions, and even relieve stress and pain. Neuro art is not only a wonderful relaxation, healing, and mindfulness tool, but can transform your life.

I’m currrently offering classes through the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Community Arts Center in Williamsburg, KY and in my office in Williamsburg. Each monthly class features a different theme.