
More Than Art
Every piece I make is a working tool. Not decoration.
The materials matter. The crystals, the stitching, the colors chosen on purpose. Each one carries meaning, and that meaning gets stitched into the work, into the story, into you.
This is where I talk about what’s underneath the object: the symbolism, the intention, the reason a SoulStitch™ doll is built the way it’s built. Why the materials are chosen with care instead of convenience.
This category is the back room. The workshop. The place where you see the bones of the thing, and understand why it holds what it holds.

Distracted A Reflection on Forcing Things “Distracted” is a water-soluble oil painting that started as a study of my husband’s legs. It ended up with…

Paintings That Explore the Depths Welcome to my paintings portfolio, a collection that explores the complexities of human experience through vibrant colors, bold textures, and…

I don’t know if that will be the title of the painting I’m working on right now, but I thought I’d share my unsatisfactory foray…

“Hollie Rose Up” An Activist Art Doll “Hollie Rose Up” is a You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll with an activist spirit. Dressed for a protest with…

Disturbed Woman A work of contemporary emotional portrait art, featuring an emotionally disturbed woman who is blind with rage. The Backstory “Disturbed” came to be…

Butterfly A You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll for PTSD Relief and Positivity “Butterfly” is an art doll for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relief and to help…

Exploring the Magic of You‑Do‑You Voodoo™ Art Dolls These dolls aren’t ornamental. They’re intentional. Each You‑Do‑You Voodoo™ doll is a handcrafted talisman stitched from story,…

Silma, Who Sits with Her Anger A You-Do-You Voodoo™ Art Doll to Help You Process Your Anger “Silma, Who Sits with Her Anger” is a…

Wally nudges me past self-doubt and sparks creativity for every art project. Join us for a bit of feline judgment at the art table.

The Backstory “Me and My Bipolar” is important to me because the end result shows me and the two minds of bipolar disorder (depression and…

Under the Vest “Under the Vest” (2022) is a mixed media tapestry on canvas that explores the experience of a police officer’s life-threatening wound. The…

More Than Expression This portfolio isn’t just a mix of artwork—it’s a reflection of how I process the hard stuff: identity, emotion, memory, and the…