05/23/2026
Still trying to find the words for what this moment means. Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from is an incredible honour, and I’m feeling deeply grateful, and humbled.
This recognition is not mine alone, it belongs to every person who has been part of this journey over the past 30 years. Thank you to my parents and their encouragement of the arts. Thank you to my Dad for buying the same artwork repeatedly when I was 10 and to my Mom for taking the leap on that first retail store we opened together over thirty years ago! ❤️ To the retailers, distributors, suppliers, partners, customers, and students who believed in me, supported my vision, and helped grow this dream into what it is today… thank you. Your trust and encouragement have meant everything.
And to my family…thank you for the love, patience, sacrifices, and unwavering support through every season of this journey. I would not be here without you. Thank you Darren Walsh for your unwavering support and to Nya Wolfe for her vision and collaboration! 💕💕💕
Art has given me a lifetime of purpose, connection, and joy, and I’m so thankful to still be doing what I love surrounded by such an incredible community. This award is something I will cherish forever. 🤍