I love when I have been invited to someone's house and part way into my visit I realize I am laughing and engaged in conversation. I am comfortable, at ease... I feel right at home.

 

I came to recognize there were many factors that made someone's home feel welcoming. But, one in particular stood out to me.  It wasn't the style people choose for their home. It was the meaning the items had, the stories tucked inside, that created an atmosphere of sincerity and authenticity.

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When I began creating artwork I initially did it for myself. It was an outlet, a mode of self expression. The canvas was a transcriber of my stories. I hung my finished images on my walls and noticed they reflected back what was important to me. They created an atmosphere of home.

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I hope these images do the same for you.