Heartstrings Art Studio was founded in 2020. 

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I was fortunate during the Pandemic of 2020 to be able to work remotely during quarantine.  At that time, I was practicing as an Architect and the demands of my career were compounded by the stress of the times we were living in.  Struggling with burnout, I turned to a new creative outlet to focus my energy towards something other than work:  painting. 

 

At first it was a hobby.  Before long, I had multitudes of paintings scattered throughout my house and my husband asked me one day "so.....what's your plan with all of these?" His question gave me pause.  I didn't really have a plan.  My plan was to focus on a hobby that would alleviate burnout and bring me joy, but I hadn't thought beyond that point when I would physically have to deal with the fruits of my labor.  That evening I shared my work on social media, which was outside of my comfort zone.  To my surprise in the coming weeks, I began to get art purchase inquiries.  Thus, Heartstrings Art Studio was born.  A short time later, I left my career as an Architect to pursue a new career as a full time Artist - without any kind of art education or formal training.  As with all things, but especially during this scary transition period, God asked me to trust him.  The rest is history.  

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I am always humbled that my clients would choose to welcome my art into their home.  Art is a deeply personal commitment and I'm honored when someone chooses mine.  The name "Heartstrings" comes from the deep emotions associated with a meaningful piece of art - whether it's during its creation or nostalgia from a client connecting with a piece.  Art explains what words can not.  Art should "feel like home." 

 

I continue to be amazed by this journey I am on:  where it has led me, the connections it has fostered in my life, and where it will lead me in the future.

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I can't wait to meet you and share a small part of your journey with you. 

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Thanks for reading.

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