Welcome!

Person with short hair and glasses wearing a blue sweater, standing indoors with shelves in the background.

I am a community-taught artist and writer living in a world of metaphor, endeavoring to bring the beauty of community care, diversity, self-love, and ecological respect to the forefront.

Community is the answer

As an introvert with social anxiety who works from home, I find myself often struggling with isolation, and I don’t think I’m alone in that. I believe community is the answer to pretty much everything that ails the world right now.

  • Any and all creatives are invited to join me in my virtual studio, a safe place to push past the boundaries of our boxes.

    No rules here - just an open space for sharing and sparking inspiration. Whether you're an artist, musician, writer, or any other kind of creative, this gathering is about embracing our full selves and our boundless creativity.

    Let's co-work, co-create, and co-inspire, embracing the idea that we're not meant to fit into boxes, but rather to hold them, all the beautiful complexities of who we are.

    And on Fridays, we chat!

    • Mondays: 9am central

    • Fridays: 2pm central

    • Saturdays: 10:30am central

    Learn more here

  • If you're craving a supportive interdisciplinary community that provides networking, growth, ideas, education, coaching, accountability, and more, Creative Nexus is your place. We'll dig into our creative process, explore new ideas, and uplift each other's creative journey with like-minded souls from around the globe.

    Learn more here

Abstract watercolor painting featuring vibrant, fluid shades of teal, blue, and purple with silhouettes of birds flying upward.

Visual Art

Text poem titled 'Beware my haunting' by Stephanie Swilley, expressing themes of transformation, empowerment, and protection. The poem describes a persona who has evolved from past constraints and now stands fiercely against harm, embodying a banshee and Fylgja to guard the oppressed.

Writing

Charcoal drawing of a person resting on a surface, hair covering part of their face.

Create in community

Shop Originals and Prints

Abstract painting of a woman's face with flowing blue hair, surrounded by blue and gray geometric squares and lines, creating a sense of movement.
Abstract textile art featuring dark fabric flowers on a gray patterned background.
Blue-toned painting of a bison's head in profile, showcasing fine fur detail and prominent horn.

Prints (coming soon)

Shop merch

T-shirts, calendars, stickers, and more.

White t-shirt with watercolor plant illustration and the text "Community is the answer."

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