You would think strongholds would be a makeup of good character at present; yet, they can hinder on many levels. When you possess strongholds, you are fixated on doing things in the same manner repeatedly. You might think this is good mental health because you are able to rely on what has worked for you in the past…

I have what society categorizes as a weak heart. For the longest time, I, yes I listened to society and grew scars on my heart. But discovered, it was and is okay to have a beautiful heart. That is what I call it. It is not weak at all. Yet, I displayed this beautiful heart to those I thought deserved it when it should have…

There are 3 reasons I love this painting and is such a part of my life, and why I did not sell her for a long while. Reason No. 1 is her eyes. I painted this reflection of myself in my early twenties. I knew then I loved imperfect women. If you take great detail into each eye, you can make out that one is larger than the other…

I have a difficult time parting with my creations because each tells a story of my existence. This also happens with items used to create them. Paint brushes are the accessories to each story. An angular flat brush could be the long-decorated earrings I wore. Or, the fan brush could be the stranger’s voice I heard when I was happy. Each brush has a purpose in relaying my story…