Every person is an artist. The very act of breathing is an act of transformation, turning air into life. To me, this process is rooted in the alchemy of being human. True alchemy isn’t about literal gold, but about transforming life’s raw materials—our experiences, emotions, and inner landscapes—into something meaningful. When we breathe or create with intention, we step into the role of conscious creators, becoming artists of our own lives.
For as long as I can remember, creating has been my solace. In moments of upheaval, a piece of paper and a pencil could transport me into the expanse of my imagination. Yet for years, I took my creativity for granted, letting it slip away, unnoticed and unvalued. Often, what comes easily can be overlooked, and I didn't understand its importance, often discarding or losing my creations.
In sixth grade, I chose the artist’s path, inspired by my deep curiosity about people. Psychology intrigued me, but the thought of another dissection kept me away from science. Instead, I found myself drawn to acting. However, I struggled with audition anxiety, often ending in tears. Though I found my sanctuary in the theater, I worked as the lead makeup artist instead of center stage. In college, this evolved when I landed a job as a makeup artist, having unknowingly been interviewed during an assignment for my design class. Acting roles remained scarce, and I supported myself with various jobs, gaining invaluable life experience in customer service as a bartender and makeup artist.
In my twenties, I pursued acting whenever I could but often felt I was on the sidelines. My Virgo nature—a quadruple Virgo, in fact—meant service was always a calling.
In 2016, I found myself unexpectedly consulting in finance and software development, a role I’d never trained for but embraced with enthusiasm. My personality seemed to be the primary qualification, and I grew in many ways, learning new skills. But by the end of a year and a half, I was burned out and felt drawn back to my artistic roots.
In 2017, I left my job and traveled alone to La Muse, an artist’s retreat in the small village of Labastide-Esparbairenque, France. My only goal was to write the book that lived in my heart. This was my first time in Europe, and truly, my first time facing myself. During those ten weeks, coupled with the powerful energy of the MeToo movement, I confronted memories I had buried for years. It was a period of intense self-reflection and a reckoning with the shadow side of my life.
After returning to the U.S., I embraced art as a devotional practice and healing meditation. My paintings are rarely planned; they flow intuitively, developing over time like photos in a darkroom. I aim for viewers to make their own meaning, discovering symbols that resonate with their unique experiences. Through beauty rooted in subjective truth, healing becomes possible.
As I continued to explore my artistic and inner worlds, I found myself drawn to tools like astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys, and depth psychology. I see these as Maps of Being—compasses for the soul and psyche—that help us navigate our unique journeys. By aligning with these insights, I’ve been able to shed parts of myself that never felt truly mine, giving myself permission to live more authentically. In doing so, I’ve found my relationships and overall well-being improve, and the path forward has become clearer.
In my consulting practice, I offer these Maps of Being to others, helping them become attuned to their unique patterns and align with their life goals. I believe that each person can be an artist of their own life, shaping a world that resonates with their deepest values. Whether through astrology, Human Design, or the Gene Keys, these maps are more than tools—they are languages of self-discovery, revealing new ways of seeing and understanding ourselves. By attuning to these insights, we can live with greater authenticity, clarity, and alignment with our life’s vision.
Ultimately, I’m interested in what it means to be human and how we can each embrace our individuality. How would the world change if every single person lived entirely as themselves?
“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.”
— Albert Einstein