Creating In Him

Made of Memories is a collection inspired by one of life’s sweetest seasons—raising children and the ordinary moments that quietly became extraordinary memories.

Created from years of layered paint, collected papers, and woven remnants of previous artwork, these paintings celebrate backyard birthday parties, wildflower bouquets, picnic quilts, childhood imagination, and the wonder found in everyday life.

My hope is that these pieces not only tell my story, but awaken memories of your own.

One of the questions I get asked most often—by both art collectors and fellow artists—is: “How do you decide what to paint?”

The honest answer? It’s rarely one thing.

So, What Exactly is a Personal Art Collection?

You hear the phrase, "I'm releasing my latest collection" a lot from artists. So what does this mean, and is it important to do if you're trying to establish yourself as an artist?