I'm so honored to have my painting featured on the cover of "Practical Neurology" 🧡
When I was diagnosed with MS at age 15, it was difficult to talk to others about my experiences. Art became my way of sharing my story. "Looking at Daisies" depicts how I experience MS-related heat intolerance, with symptoms like muscle weakness, vision issues, and delayed processing. By visualizing the lived experience of MS, I hope to spread MS awareness and advocate for myself and others 🎨
You can check out the full "Practical Neurology" issue at the link in my bio!
#MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #Neurology #AcrylicPainting #MedicalArt
"Breakfast" ✏️ ✍️
Graphite on layered Dura-Lar, 11" x 14"
From my "To-Do List" series, this drawing shares what daily life can feel like with a chronic illness. Navigating stairs while carrying objects can be tricky, and I find that on some days just having breakfast feels like a monumental task.
Just a few days left to see this drawing in person! The Spring Members Exhibition at the Hopkins Center for the Arts is up through this Saturday, 5/16. 🎨
#MultipleSclerosis #GraphiteDrawing #LivingWithMS #ChronicIllness #MinnesotaArtist
A sneak peek at a new series of paintings 🎨🖌️
I’ve been thinking more about the relationship between my lived experience and my MRI scans. I was a little nervous about painting in only black and white, but it has been super fun 🧡
Exciting updates coming soon!
#MedicalArt #acrylicpainting #MSwarrior #invisibleillness #MNartist
Another infusion, another 2-hour sketch! ✍️ ✏️
March is MS Awareness Month, and I’ve been reflecting on how much my sense of "normal" has changed since my diagnosis. Infusions and needles were once a source of anxiety, but they have now become a recurring part of my life.
While MS has its challenges, it has taught me how to focus on the positive and to practice patience when things don't go as planned 🧡
I’m looking forward to documenting more of this "normal" through these kinds of sketches, as well as a brand-new series of paintings! Stay tuned! 🎨🖌️
#MSWarrior #MedicalArt #GraphiteDrawing #MSAwarenessMonth #Sketchbook
It's the year of the horse! 🐎🧧🍊
Wishing everyone happiness and good health ❤️
新年快乐！
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#chinesenewyear #inkdrawing #恭喜发财 #yearofthehorse #illustration
"Hair and Makeup"
Graphite on layered Dura-Lar, 9" x 12" ✏️ ✍️
From my "To-Do List" series, this drawing shares what daily life can feel like with a chronic illness. Moments blend together, and even small tasks can feel significant and drain energy.
Less than two weeks left to see this drawing in person as part of "Arts North International 31"! It's up at the Hopkins Center for the Arts until 2/21 🎨
#MultipleSclerosis #graphitedrawing #livingwithMS #chronicillness #MinnesotaArtist
Infusion room sketch! ✏️ ✍️
I switched to #ocrevus this past weekend. The infusion was long, but it gave me just enough time for this drawing! 🧡
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#MS #graphitedrawing #MultipleSclerosis #MedicalArt
Another year, another @mcadedu Art Sale! Thank you to all who came and supported MCAD students and alumni, and a special thank you to whoever gave my art a new home ❤️💕🎨
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#MCADalumni #mcadMFA #minneapolisartist #MNartist #acrylicpaintings
White Pumpkins, Acrylic on cardstock, 8"x8"
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Available in the #MCADArtSale 🖌
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@mcadedu #pumpkinpainting #pumpkins #acrylicpainting #smallpainting #MNartist #tinypumpkins #MinnesotaArtist
