PAINT WHAT'S REAL

I create to connect with others in a way that matters. The process of creating connects us to our Creator as we become more aware of the beauty in our surroundings, in each other, and in ourselves. You don’t have to be great at painting. You don’t even have to call yourself an artist. You just have to be willing to put brush to canvas as we build one another up through the process of creating. My hands are always making whether it’s artwork or creating community. By painting outdoors, I’m often able to bring two of my favorite groups of people together- trail runners and artists. Sometimes I’m the girl on the trail painting, and sometimes I’m the girl on the trail running. All of these things connect me to the heart of community, and to me, that’s what matters most.

As a primarily self-taught artist, I am grateful to have studied with many current masters and professionals. I serve on the leadership team with the Booth Artists’ Guild and offer workshops at the Booth Art Academy. At the Blue Ridge Arts Association, I love to take a group en plein air painting for workshops. My home is in Rome, Georgia where I have often hosted art shows and plein air events. My workshops, classes, and open studios at Studio Siri bring together artists of all ages, levels, and interests.