My journey with art began back in eighth grade, when I walked into my very first art class. From that moment, I was hooked—I fell in love with creating. I kept taking classes, eventually became the Art Sterling Scholar, and later went on to study art in college. Along the way, I also became a Registered Nurse, where I saw firsthand how creativity could bring comfort, hope, and healing to people during life’s hardest moments.

Later, I trained as a certified Art Therapist, giving me the opportunity to help others heal through art in even deeper ways. While raising my four children (and now enjoying 15 wonderful grandchildren!), I never stopped painting. Many nights I stayed up late after my kids were asleep, creating—because art has always felt like a true calling.

Through it all, my purpose has stayed the same: to bring people closer together and closer to God through art. Teaching art classes taught me that painting is about much more than brushes and colors—it’s about discovering joy, confidence, and meaning. I loved watching students light up when they created something they never believed they could.

Eventually, I felt inspired to share this gift with even more people. That’s how Inspire and Create was born—a place where anyone can learn to paint from home, even with a busy schedule. My dream is not just to teach painting, but to help others feel uplifted, gain confidence, find joy, and connect with a community of people who love creating too.