Every piece that leaves this atelier was made in a particular state.

Calm. Present. Grounded. Joyful.

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The Things We Hold

My work is meant to be touched and held.

A cast holds detail the living flower is too fragile to offer, and I’ve begun making pieces that ask to be held, not only looked at.

Each piece happens once, the way the plant did.

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The Practice

The Poetry of Plaster

Once finished, plaster has a grounding weight to it — it has a presence like nothing I have ever experienced. I think of these pieces as companions rather than decor objects, offering a petite pause, a place to rest the eye, and a reminder that the handmade life is something beautiful to behold.

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Journal
The Healing Nature of Bas Relief
The Healing Nature of Bas Relief

When you purchase a bas relief from me it is an original work of art made completely by hand. It is the only one of its kind which means it is alive and full of connected vibrations ready to stay with you on your journey. What is shares with you is up to you. Each piece has the ability to bring you healings that you need. It is our job to be open to its stillness.

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What Nurtures Us - Goodbye to The Gram
What Nurtures Us - Goodbye to The Gram

This is a farewell to the gram. I am excited to pay closer attention to what nurtures me.

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Is this it?
Is this it?

Literally, I feel out of breath due to the heat and with life in general. I repeat the same question over and over again as I brush my hair and my teeth each morning, Is this it? I wake up at night thinking hopefully tomorrow Instagram will make me seen. It is kind of sad. Actually, it is really sad.

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