I was so honored to have been asked by VoyageRaleigh magazine to be featured in the “Inspiring Stories” section of their Summer Issue. You can click on the above photo or here to read the article to learn about my creative journey and what’s it like to be a full-time artist. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“Being a working artist, while incredibly fulfilling, is full of challenges, both at the easel and on the business side. In today’s digital world, having an online presence is absolutely essential, but it requires a lot of time. Website updates, social media postings, keeping email subscribers informed, the list goes on. When you’re both the artist and the business owner it’s difficult to juggle all the balls and still give ample time to the real work – creating art. For every finished painting the public sees, there are many hours of starting or painting over, and lots of discarded canvases that are never seen. Another hurdle is…” Click here to keep reading!

I hope you find it inspiring!