MIDWEST NATIVE,
residing & creating IN
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
I believe art is story and story is art and that we heal through stories shared in safe spaces. I believe that creativity—whether it's painting or writing—is an active invitation to connect with and become conduits of Hope in a hurting world.
After experiencing the death of my newborn daughter and enduring subsequent tragedies and trials, I felt like I'd lost myself. I found a way through a time of mental, emotional, and spiritual darkness as I engaged in creative practices like journaling, writing, and painting.
Returning to my art after decades away, I discovered my love for and found a healing flow with oil pastels. Creating mini-abstract paintings inspired by contemplations regarding feelings and faith freed my mind, helped me engage with and listen to my intuition, and offered peace and hope-filled restoration to my weary-prone spirit.
Whether I'm painting abstracts or horizons, each piece tells an emotional and spiritual story through its color palette. I hope you find pieces that speak to your story and offer you a sense of contemplative peace or bold hopefulness.
artist,
deep-feeler,
contemplative,
wounded-healer
a personal note
- Kristin
I adore mini artwork for so many reasons; however, for those used to displaying traditionally sized art or prints, you might be wondering how to display a mini. I personally think mini paintings are really fun to play with and offer a lot of versatility.
Display Your Mini Art
CREATIVE IDEAS
1 – For an easy, minimalist feel use a wooden place card holder like the ones below (found on Amazon); these offer you freedom to display any size mini.
2 – For 4 x 4" minis, I'm obsessed with this 8 x 8" brass frame matted to 4 x 4" by Hearth & Hand from Magnolia (currently available at Target). The frame can be displayed on a table top or wall.
3 – You could also use a clip photo frame like the one below which I bought from DaySpring a number of years ago; here is a similar clip frame found at Hobby Lobby.
4 – Another easy and fun way to display any size mini art is to grab some tiny clips and string to make a garland-like display.
4 Personal Favorites:
recommendations
scroll to see display ideas
Sign up for exclusive updates and inspiration tailored to your creative journey! Whether you're here for the healing beauty of art, the transformative power of writing, or both, you'll receive first access to new collections, workshops, reflections, and behind-the-scenes insights. Join and customize your experience for updates that resonate with you—art, writing, or both—and never miss a moment of inspiration.
become an email friend
start here!
