I am grateful to Peter, who saw my yearning and encouraged me to write down my dreams and goals and then commit to creating them in my life. To begin my artistic journey I took numerous classes and apprenticed with professional artists. In the year 2000 I painted my first “real” painting and upon completion was overwhelmed with gratitude (towards both Peter and me) that I persisted in setting goals and following my desires. As if on queue, when I was ready my teachers presented themselves. Over the years my passion has grown and my talents have unfolded.

In 2003 I was the president of a publicly traded company that my partners and I were actively selling. I was at an important fork in the road; a moment that I sensed would leave me forever changed. It was a question of truth and faith. Did I have the courage and strength to let go of that which was financially rewarding but emotionally empty?

I took the leap of faith. I trusted my heart and intuition and followed my passion; walking away from a world and identity I had spent my life creating, to enter a new, unknown one. My new path left me both humbled and vulnerable, yet somehow more alive and authentic. Friends and family squawked in fear, but I followed my new direction in earnest. My supportive and loving husband pledged to be my first patron and to bring me light during times of shadow and fear. I also enlisted the love and support of a “mastermind group”; a collection of successful women who come together to support each other in creating their dreams.

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