For decades, as a middle school, high school, and university English teacher and professor, I dedicated myself to my students, teaching them to appreciate the beauty and nuances of language. 

It wasn’t until I turned sixty after I retired from teaching and my nest was empty, that I found myself at a crossroads. For the first time in decades, my days were my own. 

I dusted off the easel in the garage and set it up by the large window in the spare bedroom. And then, with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, I began to paint.

The spare bedroom became my studio, the walls lined with canvases of all sizes, each telling a story that words could not. It was as if I had discovered a part of myself that had been waiting patiently for decades to be set free.

My paintings began to attract attention. My friends and family praise encouraged me to take a bold step to share my work with a broader audience, and soon, I  was invited to exhibit my work in galleries and art shows. My paintings actually started selling. 

I realized it was never too late to pursue a dream, so my life as a painter began at sixty, but it was no less meaningful for coming later. I found my true self in the vibrant hues of my paintings, and in doing so, I discovered a new way to share my stories with the world.

And so, Amanda, the English professor, became Amanda, the artist—an identity that I wear with pride and joy, knowing that I had finally fulfilled the dream that had always been a part of me.

We aim to provide an inspiring online gallery where art lovers can explore and connect with my unique creations. Through this website, I aim to make my art accessible to a global audience, offering visitors a platform to experience the emotion, beauty, and stories behind every painting. Whether you’re looking to purchase original artwork, commission a custom piece, or simply find inspiration through beautiful everyday objects, my goal is to enrich your life through the power of art. My vision is to inspire connections, creating works that captivate and uplift, challenge perspectives, and ignite conversations. I want to leave a legacy through my paintings, where each piece reflects beauty, emotion, and the human experience, touching lives across time and cultures