Artist Statement

I am a story-teller. I recount little moments and the big meaning behind them. I am a singer, a songwriter, a poet, a director, a teacher and a choreographer. I aspire, through all my work, to encourage authenticity and empathy. I believe in joy in the little things, in celebrating the ordinary and in connecting with others by first connecting with our truest inner self. I believe that noticing is a powerful tool, and that there's something to sing about around us at any given moment. My hope is to show that we're all a little better off when we feel fully, share openly, and grow in our appreciation for each other. One thing I know for sure is that we all have a reckless dreamer inside of us. Over time, we may learn to quiet the voice urging us to be better, to be bigger, to be our best. But it never goes away. Not until it's tended to and nurtured. I view my purpose as a nurturer. As someone who sees everyones desire and encourages bold steps in that direction. I intend to nudge people inward, trusting that everything they need is right inside of them. 

When I am creating, I always pass my work past the question, "is it sincere?". I trust that the more honest I am in my story-telling, the more it will resonate with others. Although our paths are all different, we are all sharing in the human experience that poses the same root emotions regardless of our individual circumstance. I often look to nature for inspiration. The natural world is a great reminder that things come and go. Observing nature teaches me everything I need to know about being an artist. Not only is my work inspired by the actual topic itself, but my style evolves like the seasons. It's ever changing. Sometimes I write from the perspective of foggy confusion or a dark and cloudy day, but always with the certainty of blue skies behind it. The circumstances change, but it's all addressed from the perspective of my naturally sunny disposition; the steady blue sky, the canvas weather changes roll across. I aspire to create hopeful, thoughtful and enlightening work that washes over you with a certain familiar realization that we've all got worlds of light inside of us when we choose to see it. I aspire to help take the weight off. When people engage with my work, I'd like them to feel understood, validated, and encouraged, with a fresh perspective on what it means to be fully alive.