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This painting was started in February 2021 during my aquarian birth month. Usually I finish a piece in a short weeks or close months, but I ended up truly coming back to it in August 2021. Creating these esoteric paintings is so organic; I enjoy reading into the story as it unfolds. Everything I make seems to teach me a lesson or school me about myself. Once I had time to truly develop it, I named it Venus In Aries. In fact, my Venus does falls into Aries, which straight up makes me an intense force in relationships and love of all kinds. And definitely does not make a women, prey of any sort. This piece felt personal, and I love the nod to Moulin Rouge-esque, French Impressionistic forms. When I worked on the painting originally, I wrote a supplementary poem: Ascension is on the rise; hope is about to humanize. Mortals who search for happiness, won't find these portals in church. Unless their obsession for validation is solaced by the earth. Needless to say, I think it does fit well with Venus In Aries, and I love how this piece makes me feel.

"Express light, not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist's brain..." This is a quote from Matisse in 1945, and fuck does this resonate! Found it to be so comforting while heavy simultaneously. What a beautiful way to express spirituality of an artist. Same day I read this I had an aura photograph taken, and I endlessly inspired to believe in my own power even more. Maybe a nudge to the ego, but hey we all need that. Especially moody artists. So yes! I must continue listening to my intuition and follow my own thoughts. I am constantly open to opinions and big into learning, but there's something extremely valuable about our own inner lights. So fuck it, I know how to create my own fire, baby! Just wanted to share this photo and bask in the notion that we are powerful. Although we are not the center of the world, we should make sure we center ourselves to know our brains are enough entertainment. Way fucking better than social media, right?

One foot in the past, one foot in the present: that's the theme recently. Working on finishing a 30-piece series and the personal study has been intense. I've been focusing on painting with the unconscious in mind, producing psychedelic-surrealist stories. Unconscious painting is almost like sculpting, and I'm passionate but sculpting not only souls, but color palettes. This method of creation relies purely on emotion and mindset. Once I get goosebumps, I can move on to another section. And right now, I'm feeling extremely positive about finalizing my last 5 pieces of the series. Here's a few process photo snaps from today's studio session.

What a busy past week with so much success! Been hustling at home and around the city, making things happen! Luckily with a little help from new and old friends, good things ahead. Weeks events included styling pulls for an upcoming tv show, personal shopping appointments, a studio photoshoot, and plans for an October gallery show in Meatpacking. Needless to say, I'm jazzed up with energy but also in need of a recharge. It's now labor day weekend, but for me that means more painting and focus time. Been so grateful recently to work as much as I do and positive that this month will bloom gorgeous results. Today I was able to have a past client over for personal shopping, and that was so refreshing! So now the rest of the long weekend will be filled with reflection and renewal. Working on finishing a canvas series and starting a complimentary one for upcoming shows. And of course some clothing paintings. It's been nice to reflect upon past work, specifically The Cool People, to see how I can implement stronger storytelling.

The beauty underneath a finished painting truly makes a piece sing to the soul. These are a few images snapped during the painting process, meaning they are forever gone. Layers can spawn an emotional depth, and it's rewarding to capture moments in time before they are depleted.

The artist worked with NYC Arts Empire on two group exhibitions in the Fall of 2021. Curated by Elaine Mendez, the first show was located at the Normann Copenhagen pop-up on West 23rd Street, NYC. The second show, curated Guerilla Arts x NYC Arts Empire was held at Blue Gallery on West 46th Street, NYC. The pieces in the showcase were apart of her new collection, "Realm of The Cool People" before the solo show with G23NY. Normann Copenhagen Pop-Up Exhibition Blue Gallery Group Show

Oh the Leo Moon, an inner light, so iridescently bright. A leader with a irrelevant force of power. Fifth house of the zodiac, they shine with a sense of generosity, independency and soulful glamour. The divine five, nothing more dynamic.

Pisces Moon brings forth intuitive empathy, vivacious dreams, and an unwavering sense of compassion. This ethereal piece immerses the soul into the upward flow of emotions. A water sign, Pisces themselves, can sometimes be dubbed as "crazy or chaotic," but it's their emotional dominance that society perhaps mis-labels. Although, crazy, in my book is celebrated. The 12th sign of the zodiac, Pisces identifies with the symbol Mercury, representing independent thought.

Chatted with a fellow artist yesterday about how I often mix wine with paint. About five years ago, I was working on a garment but was too lazy to refill my water cup. Funny enough, I had a half-bottle of old wine nearby and used that instead. Once I discovered that wine and paint can created an unique technique, I was taken aback from the experiment. And sure enough today I noticed on my social media timeline these memories photos popped up. The serendipitous synchronicity! I like to call myself queen of the archive, and I'm so grateful I keep such documented visuals to reference old processes and concepts. This series of self-portraits and video are re-inspiring me today to keep experimenting with my work.

The flow is real in the studio. Produced around the same time, these three new pieces are additions to my 2021 series of esoteric surrealistic paintings. These are either foundations or features for an eventual tarot card deck, perhaps to be created years from now.

Village Revival Records is located on Bleecker Street in the heart of the West Village. You don't get more Greenwich Village than this. Not only is the shop completely old-school-real-deal, but it's always filled with the coolest people. The shop boss & music pioneer, Jamal, is the kind of small business owner you love to visit and support. As an avid collector of vinyl myself, I'm honored to collab with Village Revival Records; The Cool People totally vibe. Exclusive Collaboration Only 10 Pieces Made / Each Numbered 1-10 Each canvas tote is uniquely hand-painted with The Cool People. Signed on front and includes a signature & item number inside. The opposite side is screen-printed with the Village Revival Records logo.

Queen of the universe! A personal take at the tarot card arcana, The Hierophant. There's a retro quality in this piece, brought forth by color choice. The use of gold on the canvas sides and in the piece add a touch of pure mysticism. I absolutely love the upward movement and silhouette of a castle, giving the piece a sense of otherworldly magic. Personally this piece brings me a lot of hope, moreover, belief in my own power.

Where the hell did the time go this year. We are now in the middle of August and change is a'brewing. Feel like I always say that change is on the horizon, but I really feel it now. Perhaps it's all the recent drama in my life or just the overwhelming and endless stress of Covid. But, there's something to be said for mental health. Right now, trying to hone in all the energy that I exude. There's business Storm, artist Storm, and human Storm -- these three pillars in my persona usually balance out to keep be ridiculously production and happy. But recently, there's a lack of human Storm, with an emphasis on business Storm. Does this make sense? Just a little reflection to look back on later in life. This August 2021 has been a tough one so far; hope when I'm reading this in December 2021, I'll have a strong chuckle.

Mars and Pluto are the ruling planets for Scorpio. Eighth month in the zodiac calendar and infused with flames of emotions. Competitive powerhouses, Scorpios are complex creatures, usually filled with all the spices of life. The scorpio friends I have are filled with fire, and seemingly, always on a personal journey. This piece embodies the warmth of their sign. The painting has such gorgeous texture, with a lovely satin finish, the entirety of the canvas feels like a object of an old world. As this ages, it will only gain more energy and character.

An otherworldly escape into the realm of the Capricorn Moon ––– a window into the divine. The zodiac, Capricorn, is often associated with opinionated & powerful personas. This story emphasizes an earthy sharpness, moreover, a keen sense of moving upwards. Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorn, brings forth elevation with a focus on angles & edges. There's a direct-to-the-point vibe when it comes to decision making, as Caps are innate leaders. A dramatic sense of depth is highlighted, allowing the viewer to explore the intricacies of this ethereal universe. With the satin finish, it has such a luxurious quality in various lighting. The texture of the piece picks up shadows and reflects light just enough to create a sense of indulgence. Rock on.

The art if analyzing handwriting is called Chirography. Since my mom taught me calligraphy as a kid, I'm developed so many variations of swerve-meets-curve handwriting styles. Nothing more authentic than someone's handwriting, and I find it so fun to read into people by their style of lettering. Recently I was sharing some poetry and illustrations online, and I had such a huge response about my handwriting. Slowly developing digital font packages of handwriting. So now always all font on this website is my own!

Every light-worker has a magic wand, underpinned with will power. Musicians are ultimate magic makers in my mind. As an artist, I craft my own mystical vibrations, but I believe the universal strength of music is akin ––– and by far my most soulful connection.

Gemini Moon –– a smaller painting finished this week, featuring the Gemini birthstone: a pearl. The esoteric-rooted series I'm focusing on is a completely natural occurrence. Meaning, I'm freeform painting and sculpting stories. Once elements are anchored in the composition, the emotion and auras are released. This leads me to make associations and tie together zodiac, tarot, and astrological concepts. It comes from my own unconscious and relates to specific viewers instantaneously. We are all so interconnected by symbolism; it's wild. This birthing of wisdom, as I like to call it, has such an ethereal, old world aesthetic. The gold painted sides almost makes it feel like an antique or even a heavy book cover. There's something about knowing when soul is exposed, and that's when I know a piece is done. Smaller paintings hold a lot of detail, but also something to be said about restraint.

My dad always says, make a decision and go with it. Tough to always pick the right path, but maybe snagging a deal with a crossroads devil could be a risk worth taking. Or maybe not…

These photos were taken a couple of years ago at my home studio by photographer, Kim Souzy. It's a perfect visual timestamp on my creative transition of design and mindset. A chaotic cornucopia of clothing –– an end of an era, but the start of renewal. Sometimes looking back at older photos becomes such an education about your own persona. I'm exactly the same, but 100% different today. Evolution is change, but it's really more about embracing the cumulative collections of self you've built. Like we are collecting hundreds of versions of ourselves - storing them in our memories. I don't ever want to forget the person I was previously, as yearly we differ. But, that's pretty impossible to do. Reflection of the day I suppose. No denying nostalgia is a powerful drug.

On July 23rd, the full moon was in Aquarius. This is when the painting was created. It was finished outside on Greene Street at Soho Art Walks.

Color reigns king in my process. Motifs and symbolism with color play a large role in composition and details. Recently spending so much time wandering the city (aka, a romanticized way of saying I'm running a LOT of errands) but noticing the green hues recently. Natural or concrete, there's something about that color thats fueling my fire this week. The last two pieces I've finished created a sensation of envy and longing. The green/yellow tones bring forth nature and otherworldly atmospheres. The series I've been working on is purely created from my unconscious, and attaching tarot/esoteric titles makes their stories relatable and understandable to my audience. The small paintings were named Seven and Three of Swords, showcasing the hardships of moving through trials. I think it's fitting for me now as I'm transitioning into a new era of studio art. Digging the ride.

I always say the inner peace is our most valuable currency. And I believe that a kind soul is the coolest soul around.

I've been so meticulous creating a variation of prints in range of super lush qualities. Every print is professionally printed in NYC, and the luxury prints specifically at an East Village art studio. Expanding the accessibility to art is always on my mind. In the past years, I've prioritized wearable artwork; always focused on showcasing paintings on textiles and apparel. Art at it's most pure/simple form is just as valuable. Big fan of the quality of these prints and running an exclusive number of them until the Fall.

I'm in a new chapter of reason. A new era of discovery. The image of a faraway castle is so fulfilling. Quite fantasy, even Disney-like. But also dark, ominous, challenging. A strange duality for such a silhouette. The associations are endless. But this process image struck me hard. Sometimes you just have to pause when you're painting to take in an unintended moment of emotion. The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) was my favorite book to read growing up. And in the story, there was a dubbed Castle In The Air where Rhyme and Reason resided. The main character, Milo, adventures through a land of language and numbers to learn how to live life with enlightenment. Totally wild book, but it stuck with me. This process moment resonated with me on a large scale. Represented such futurism but rooted in such nostalgia. As an artist, it's hard to translate every emotion properly in visuals. But this is an excellent starting point to understanding my next adventure.