Create something meaningful with your hands.

A table with watercolor paintings and greeting cards for various occasions, watercolor paints, brushes, and a palette on a wooden surface.

My story

A few years ago, my life looked very different. I went through a serious illness that left me bedridden for a long time. It was a lonely, difficult season and I wasn’t sure how I would find my way back to myself. Watercolor became something gentle I could try. It didn’t require perfection or a lot of energy. It was my way to find joy again.

What started with watercolor has grown into so much more than I ever expected. These days, I get to share my art, teach classes and workshops, spend creative days with kids at art camp, and keep trying new ways to create. I’m still learning as I go, and I feel incredibly grateful that something that once helped me through such a difficult time has become such a meaningful part of my life.

No matter what I’m making, I keep coming back to the same thing. Creating brings me joy, connection, and a sense of possibility.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, I hope what I share here reminds you that you can start small and create something beautiful.

I’m so glad you’re here.

Mary

A woman with long purple hair is smiling while painting a colorful picture with flowers and a birdhouse on paper. There are various flowers on the table.

Create with Intention

I believe art is for everyone, even if you feel like you’re “not good at it” or don’t have the time. Creating isn’t about getting it perfect, it’s about slowing down, enjoying the process, and making something with your hands.

I love keeping things simple, joyful, and approachable. My hope is that you won’t feel overwhelmed and will find joy in simple projects. Sometimes the smallest moments of creating bring the most joy.

Watercolor painting of a colorful flower bouquet with pink, orange, purple, and yellow flowers, green leaves, and small butterflies and blossoms on white textured background.
A watercolor birthday card with yellow flowers and green leaves, with the message 'happy birthday' in the center. Surrounding the card are watercolor paints, a paintbrush, a ruler, scissors, a glue stick, and a textured brown paper on a wooden surface.
A flat lay of Valentine's Day and Easter themed items including a framed hand-lettered quote, keychains with bunny faces and names, a stack of Pokémon cards, a purple notebook with a flower drawing, a wooden tray with bunny and drink illustrations, a bunch of carrots with greens, Scrabble tiles, small heart-shaped candies, and white flowers on a wooden surface.
Group of children painting watercolor pictures at a table with art supplies and water cups.