Artist Statement
Creating art is my passion, my joy, and my nourishment. It fuels my imagination and gives form to the thoughts and emotions that inspire me. Through my paintings, I strive to reflect the visible and invisible aspects of the world around me, using art to evoke emotions and create connections.
I approach my work with a sense of exploration, following paths other artists have traveled while forging new directions of my own. This process often leads me to uncover something entirely original—images and ideas that feel fresh and unseen. Art is my means of self-expression and a way to discover my most authentic self. It’s a mirror of my inner life and a way to communicate with others on a deeply personal level.
For me, the act of creating is both playful and purposeful. It brings me immense joy, while the hope and optimism I pour into my art help to inspire and enrich the lives of others. I believe creativity is limitless, a wellspring waiting to be tapped by those who seek to understand themselves and the world around them.
When I paint, I strive to push the boundaries of my skills and ideas, always working to create something meaningful and engaging. Seeing others pause and reflect on my work gives me a sense of connection and fulfillment. I find great satisfaction in learning, evolving, and sharing my art with a broader audience.
By continually refining my craft and exploring new concepts, I aim to create work that sparks imagination and resonates with others. My art is a celebration of creativity, discovery, and the endless potential of the human spirit.
Artist Approach
For me, art is any form of creation—whether it’s drawing, writing, building, or playing.
As a child, visiting the library was a transformative experience. I was captivated by the illustrations in children’s books, which sparked my imagination and instilled a lifelong fascination with creativity. Inspired by what I saw, I began sketching my own scenes, translating the magic of those stories into my own creations. Growing up on my family’s dairy farm, I had access to both space and materials to fuel my imagination. I spent my days carving spears from tree branches, weaving twine into rope, building forts with ladders, and inventing contraptions.
That spark of creativity has stayed with me throughout my life, shaping my approach to art and fueling my desire to explore new possibilities.
My goal is to capture those childhood feelings in my paintings—a sense of wonder, playfulness, and discovery. Through my work, I aim to evoke the viewer’s own inner child, reconnecting them with those moments of imagination and joy. By embracing new challenges, learning from failures, and continuously improving, I hope to show that creativity is not about perfection but about the journey of growth and exploration.
-MM