a gentle unfurling

Fragments of other people’s artwork grace my wall. I feel like this sets the tone perfectly for what I envision this feed looking like eventually. xx

I’m a fairly quaint human beam. I often contradict myself and find that I'm made up of many different layers that sometimes don't seem to make any sense, which come together to make me whole. I often tell people who are just starting to get to know me that I'm like an onion you have to peel back layer by layer. With each new layer, you reach a new level, and with each new level, a new bond of trust is formed. I reveal more of myself with each new bond. You can say I'm hardwired this way. And it's not a bad thing being this way. It sort of acts like a filter. It takes a lot of understanding and patience to get to know the whole of me, and those who really take the time out to reach that point are very few and far between. They are the diamonds in the rough. I seek and nurture gems. My art is kind of like this. I suppose it would be too since it's an expression of who I really am. I'm a myriad of personalities. Each one is expressed through a different medium. "a gentle unfurling" began as a self-portrait challenge by and for myself. It was a project I began and subsequently abandoned shortly thereafter. I think it was because it wasn't a truly authentic project. It only showed one aspect of myself. I want a place that show's me as a whole, so I'm revamping this space to be that. So if you're into whimsical art, photography, words, and sounds follow along. I'm hoping to share my creativity in all the ways that make me me. So welcome. xx

"it's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings" Have you ever wished you could start over? Like really wipe the slate clean of everything and everyone? I've always liked the idea of erasing things from my life and starting anew. There's just something about fresh starts and new beginnings that's magical and exciting. It evokes a feeling in one that can't truly be described. I often say it feels like floating. And while they say we can change our lives whenever we want, it's always easier said than done. For we are surrounded by all sorts of other variables that we don't have any control over. How do you get rid of people, their expectations of you, and your responsibilities? How do you just walk away from everything? I long to float but at the same time think it's a tragedy to simply erase the previous version of myself. But sometimes starting again is what our soul needs most. So this is my fresh start. xx