Artist. Educator. Founder of Art & Soul.

For over 20 years, I have worked in public education - beginning as a general education classroom teacher and, for the past 8 years, serving as a Visual Arts Specialist in Seattle.  Across roles and grade levels, I have taught thousands of children and built a curriculum designed to nurture creativity, skill, and confidence.  

 

My years in general education gave me a deep understanding of child development, structure, and the emotional landscape of the classroom.  Transitioning into a dedicated art role allowed me to refine my expertise - guiding young artists through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and creative problem solving. 

 

Over time I began to feel the limits of the traditional school setting.  Large class sizes and compressed schedules often left little time for depth.  I knew children were capable of more sustained focus, more risk-taking, and more meaningful artistic growth.  

 

Art & Soul was born from that knowing.

 

This studio is my next chapter - a more intentional creative space where young artists can slow down, work with real materials, develop technical skill, and build confidence through process-based art experiences.  

 

My mission is to create a calm, high-quality environment where children feel capable, seen, and inspired - and where art is treated as something powerful, not decorative.  

 

I believe art builds resilience.

I believe practice builds self-trust.

I believe that children deserve time to explore deeply.

 

Art & Soul is the studio I always envisioned.

 

Follow your Art.