"No Longer Held Captive"

Whether built by societal expectations or self-imposed doubt, confinement is only possible until we step beyond it. Standing outside the cage that once contained her, she looks ahead with quiet clarity—proving that the moment we recognize the lock, we hold the key to claiming our own space.

Original acrylic painting on Canson archival 100% cotton heavy weight paper mounted on a wooden panel. It's ready to hang by the attached picture wire on the back. The dimensions are: 30” x 22” x 1"

Each of my paintings is a collection of under paintings. I build up layers of paint and texture before I introduce a figure. This provides a rich backdrop for the image to live on. It also helps me to mentally prepare for the story I'm about to tell.

The symbols I use create a pictorial language that I share with my audience. Each piece is a unique expression of my response to my inner world and the world around me.