“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” – Paul Cézanne
Empowerment is an ongoing journey—both in this series and in our lives. As women, we not only continue the timeless fight for equality but also navigate our own insecurities and the challenge of self-acceptance.
This series is dedicated to uplifting women, encouraging them to embrace their true, authentic selves. I'll keep exploring the depths of my own experiences, uncovering soul-stirring emotions that I hope will resonate with you.
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THE EMPOWERMENT COLLECTION
SWEET TEMPTATION
24" x 24"
Original acrylic mixed media on canvas
1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas | Unframed | Wired and ready to hang
$1100
A little mystery. A little indulgence. And a rather unapologetic pop of red.
Against a richly textured, monochromatic background, Sweet Temptation draws the eye to the smallest details—the lips, the lollipop and that delicious moment of giving in.
Sometimes art doesn’t need to be serious. Sometimes it just needs to make you look twice.
MOMENT OF SOLITUDE
36" x 36"
Original acrylic mixed media on canvas
1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas | Unframed | Wired and ready to hang
$2500
There’s a particular kind of peace that comes from being alone with your thoughts. No expectations. No explanations. Just a moment that belongs entirely to you.
In Moment of Solitude, soft, almost ethereal tones meet a richly textured backdrop of earthy colour. The figure’s quiet pose invites us into that space between reflection and release.
Sometimes solitude isn’t about withdrawing from the world. It’s about finding your way back to yourself.
SOUL FRAGMENTS
16" x 20"
Original acrylic on canvas
1/2" canvas | Unframed | Wired and ready to hang
$650
We are never just one thing.
We are made up of experiences, emotions, memories and the pieces of ourselves we’ve gathered along the way. Some fit together beautifully. Others take a little more work.
In Soul Fragments, bold strokes of colour come together to form a face that is both strong and vulnerable. Nothing is perfectly blended, and perhaps that’s the point.
We don’t have to be perfectly put together to be whole.
INNER LIGHT
12" x 16"
Original acrylic mixed media on canvas
1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas | Unframed | Wired and ready to hang
Held in my private collection
There is a light within us that doesn’t always shine brightly. Sometimes it flickers. Sometimes it feels buried beneath everything life has asked us to carry.
In Inner Light, soft, fragmented colours come together beneath a scattering of stars. The face is quiet, but there’s something steady in those eyes—a reminder that strength doesn’t always announce itself.
Even on the days we can’t quite see it, the light is still there.
36 in x 24 in
Original acrylic mixed media on canvas
1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas | Unframed | Wired and ready to hang
Held in my private collection
To be unheard is to be unseen.
There are times when we make ourselves smaller. We hold back our words, soften our opinions and wonder whether anyone would notice if we simply faded into the background.
In Unseen, a face emerges from layers of texture and muted colour. Partly hidden, but impossible to ignore.
Perhaps being seen begins with something quieter than demanding the world’s attention.
Perhaps it begins with refusing to disappear.
SURVIVAL
23.5" x 17.5"
SOLD
Sometimes survival looks like strength. Sometimes it looks like holding yourself together when the world has asked a little too much.
In Survival, a woman wraps her arms around herself, creating a quiet space between who she is and everything she has endured. A single tear traces her face—a moment of vulnerability that takes nothing away from her strength.
The layers of colour and texture speak to the complexity of healing. Of learning to protect ourselves without closing ourselves off to life.
Because survival isn’t always about fighting harder.
Sometimes it’s about allowing yourself to feel, and choosing to keep going.
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As seen in House & Garden Magazine UK | January 2022 issue
20 in x 10 in
SOLD
In moments of uncertainty, even the things we once believed in can begin to feel fragile. We question ourselves, our choices and whether we have the strength to keep moving forward.
Divine Strength was created from that place of doubt—and the determination to move through it.
Layers of texture, fragments of colour and a gaze turned toward the light reflect the struggle between vulnerability and strength. She may not have all the answers, but she is still looking ahead.
Sometimes strength isn’t about feeling fearless. It’s about finding the courage to continue, even when we’re not quite sure what comes next.
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As seen in House & Garden Magazine UK | February 2022 issue
Exhibited at the 2021 Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy, alongside Acceptance.
ACCEPTANCE
24" x 18"
SOLD
She closes her eyes, lifts her face and exhales what she no longer needs to carry.
The expectations. The self-doubt. The endless pursuit of perfection.
Acceptance is about the moment we stop fighting who we are and begin making peace with every part of ourselves—even the parts we once wished were different.
There is freedom in that surrender. Not in giving up, but in letting go of the belief that we must be anything other than ourselves to be worthy.
We are beautiful.
We are powerful.
We are strong.
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As seen in House & Garden Magazine UK | March 2022 issue
Exhibited at the 2021 Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy, alongside Acceptance.