I've joined Patreon because art doesn't happen in a vacuum, its always been a back and forth for me. I am, (and have been all my life), inspired and informed by an eclectic ARMY of stimulating, interest-ing and interest-ed, edifying, challenging, skilled, and spirited people who through different stages of my life have poured into me. (Truly, poured is the right word here.) I am an individual, but I have not grown on my own. I've been shaped by my context, my culture, and mostly my communities. This platform is one way I can bring us all together to "chat" about art, beauty, goodness, and THE big questions, where I can attempt to give back and share what I'm learning. It's a place where I can interact more directly with you, my tribe, my patrons - where I can send you stuff, create WITH you, and create FOR you in a more affordable way. And, it's where you can talk to me and give me feedback!

Patreon helps to fund my art and other creative endeavors.
It helps provide for my family while my husband starts his entrepreneurial adventure.
It gives me the mental and heart space to focus on creating projects as they come: painting, writing, art shows, speaking, and teaching engagements. (And, the books we're endeavoring to write!!) 

I can do these things with you. We can enjoy creating together.