After I graduated from college I no longer had access to the same resources and studio space that I had previously. So I began searching for ideas for smaller projects I could do at home. During this time I came across some videos of people combining watercolor and embroidery and thought I could try my hand at it. I quickly realized watercolor was beyond my comfort level, and decided to see how embroidery would work with acrylic paint, I quickly fell in love and now here we are. 

It’s a unique process, and I enjoy working/watching each piece develop through the different stages. Depending on the size of the piece and how complex the scenery is, it could take anywhere from 4 hours to 48 hours for the largest ones. 

I’m really quite thankful I found this art form and am able to do it full time since it’s been such a good outlet for me mentally. In the time since I have started making embroidery I have been diagnosed with both PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Making these colorful scenes provides me a safe space to process and express my thoughts and emotions, whether they’re good or bad. In the end I feel better and I get to see a pretty piece of art.

I really hope people also find joy in my work. I believe many of the pieces I make can be cheerful and/or peaceful, and I hope this carries on to others. In the end I want it to be something they can look at and make them smile.

For now I’m going to keep on making. I have quite a few markets lined up throughout the rest of the year, and earlier this week found out I was accepted to be a part of our state fair! I’m very excited to keep making my art and hopefully see it grow.