For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to artistic pursuits. From drawing, to poetry, to photography (and many things in between), I felt a constant pull and I had a keen desire to be surrounded by art at all times, whether active or passive. I know now that I’ve always been an artist, not just someone who is art adjacent. I’ve also always struggled with verbal communication.
Case in point, this formal-ish writing style when what I really wanted was a friendly tone and informal style π
. But I digress (cue long suffering sigh lol). Anyway, lately I’ve finally been feeling wholly centered in my identity as an artist, as a creative. And I am grateful for finally feeling some alignment within myself. After growing up with a lot of environmental instability (trauma et al) and then receiving a late AuDHD diagnosis at 31, life has been a little bit of a rollercoaster. Made even harder by my lifelong struggle with direct verbal communication in a world filled with indirect subtext – the horror π±.
But yeah, here I am. Doing my best to express myself, all this intense emotion I carry in my heart, especially when I connect with others through my art. I want to help people do that too. Visual communication through imagery is my strength and I want to use it to help others and to keep carving out a life for myself full of art, expression, creativity, and community.
By the by, Iβm based in Southern Illinois but willing to travel for new friends π. When Iβm not deeply involved in my various special interests and hyperfixations β like making neuroaffirming art & stickies β you can find me reading my favorite romances (basically, smut), watching a comfort show with a tasty cuppa, or playing my fave videogames (hzd and ff7 fans ftw!).