Looking beyond the artwork, discovering the story within.
Welcome to my creative journal, where I share the stories, symbolism and quiet moments behind my artwork.
Here you'll find reflections on mindful creativity, the inspiration behind each collection and the journey from a simple pencil mark to meaningful art.
Latest journal entries...
The Art of Slowing Down: Why Creativity Begins in Stillness
What if creativity wasn't something to fit into your day, but something that gently brought you back to yourself? A reflection on slowing down, noticing what brings us calm and why every piece begins ... ...more
Slowing Down
August 01, 2026•3 min read
From Pattern To Product
From Pattern To Product: Explore the creative synergy between sewing and pattern design. Discover how simple sewing projects can show off your designs and unlock new potential in your surface pattern ... ...more
Unlocking Your Creative Potential
May 16, 2025•3 min read
Capture, Create, Repeat
From photo to pattern: The creative process you NEED to try! Discover how simple photography techniques can help you build stunning surface patterns. Ready to unlock new inspiration? ...more
Unlocking Your Creative Potential
February 05, 2025•5 min read
Peek behind the brushstrokes.
Looking beyond the artwork, discovering the story within.
Beyond The Pattern is my creative journal, exploring symbolic art, mindful creativity and the stories that begin long before a piece is finished.
While the Journal is open to everyone, my Letters from Beyond The Pattern offer a more personal glimpse into life in my studio.
You'll receive reflections that aren't shared anywhere else, behind the scenes moments, early previews of new artwork and gentle inspiration delivered straight to your inbox.
If you're looking for a little more calm, creativity and connection in your day, I'd love to welcome you.
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"Creativity is more than just being different. Anybody can plan weird; that’s easy. What’s hard is to be as simple as Bach. Making the simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity."
-Charles Mingus-
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