Artist Statement

My vision with my art is to remind people of the unlimited inspiration available to us when we drop deeply into the special details of each moment. Each piece I create is a celebration of being alive, capturing the essence of simple moments and the beauty that often goes unnoticed. 

Through my work, I focus on the magic and wonder in our world, marveling at the amazing intricacies of nature and human experience. From the delicate patterns of a leaf to the awe-inspiring expanse of the night sky, I seek to reveal the magic that makes our world special.
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When viewing my art, I invite you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the magic that surrounds us every day. My art is an invitation to pause, reflect, and find joy in the present moment, encouraging a sense of amazement and appreciation for the extraordinary in the ordinary. 

About L.

I grew up in picturesque South Lake Tahoe, CA, where my childhood was shaped by endless hours in nature, imaginative games with friends, and a profound curiosity about the world. My early years were blessed by my mother's boundless creativity and her infectious energy in bringing imaginative visions to life. Together, we would weave magic into everyday moments, turning birthdays and celebrations into enchanting experiences. Her unwavering support nurtured my creative perspective and taught me to see the world through an imaginative lens. My father also played a significant role in my creative journey by fostering my intellectual skills, sharing a love for reading, imparting computer skills, and encouraging my writing. Their combined influence helped me develop confidence in expressing myself creatively from a young age.

​During my adolescence, my family faced significant challenges that deeply affected me, leading to difficult feelings of suffering and isolation. In response, I turned to creative outlets such as writing, drawing, photography, as well as expressive forms like fashion, makeup, and dance. Through these mediums, I channeled my emotions into art and found a sanctuary for my hurt and angsty thoughts. This period of artistic exploration was pivotal in shaping my open-minded and resilient outlook today.

As I matured, I expanded my artistic horizons, experimenting with new mediums like painting, performance art, and mixed media art. However, unresolved childhood traumas hindered my ability to fully connect with my creativity, encouraging me to prioritize healing. Years of mindfulness practice and self-care became essential in nurturing my inner wounds and rediscovering my artistic voice.

The culmination of this healing journey led me to establish my first venture, The Mindful Companion, LLC, a business and community outreach project where I integrate mindfulness practices with holistic wellbeing. With my mindfulness work, I offer a variety of services, focusing on collaborating with my clients and community to cultivate mindfulness, health, and inspired wellbeing. I work one-on-one with my clients, host in-person and online mindfulness events and workshops, facilitate group meditations, craft engaging digital content on mindfulness and healthy living, and have organized community spaces where individuals could come together to share ideas and experiences related to mindfulness. This work is deeply meaningful to me and provides incredible inspiration to me by creating deep connections, exposing me to new ideas, enriching my life with unique experiences, and allowing me to share my values professionally.

The positive energy I cultivate through my my mindfulness work and my personal mindfulness practice empowers me in countless ways, including boosting my creativity! My creativity is expressive, thoughtful, and deep, and I love to use my art to express concepts and ideas that I find meaningful or inspiring. My art is an extension of my mindfulness practice, philosophical views, and passion for having fun and discovering the magic in each moment.

Today, I’m integrating my passions of art and mindfulness in fresh and innovative ways. In addition to using art and mindfulness to explore what I feel most alive about in each moment, I also enjoy using my creative and intellectual skills in collaboration with my clients, other artists, and my local community. I love working with others to discover new ways to have fun and express playfulness, connect to each moment and each other more deeply, provoke new ideas, expand our perspective, and rediscover our incredible capacity for healing and happiness.

Each day brings new exciting challenges and boundless inspiration, and through art and mindfulness, I’m committed to embracing every moment with curiosity, passion, and full-hearted presence.
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Lots of love,
​L.

Learn more about my mindfulness work by visiting my mindfulness website here:

My Mindfulness Work