Philosophy
There were times when I was convinced the universe revolved around me. My intentions were rooted in the “me, myself, and I,” but I am a speck, of a speck, of a speck clinging to a rock hurtling through vast cosmic darkness.
There are far more stars and galaxies than there are people, and to the Universe, I am one of many. I am unimportant, I am nothing special, of this I am sure. Who I am - where I come from, my backstory - is not anywhere near as important as the mind’s motive for what it is doing in this present moment.
The future is not here. The past is already over. All that exists is this momentary fraction of a dot, this moment right here, right now with you. This moment is dedicated to the creation of art for you and your loved ones.
Karma is an energy created by willful action - the intention behind every single action sets karma into motion. At Carma Visions, we believe intention orchestrates infinite possibilities.
The intention behind Carma Visions, the cosmic mission, is to paint beauty into the world, to be a Warrior of Light - to turn hardships into hope, fear into courageous curiosity, pain and suffering into love and compassion, all through works of art that speak to the collective soul.
The name is Carma. Art is the action, and the vision is you.
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About the Artist
I am an emerging artist on a cosmic mission to paint beauty into the world and illuminate self-fulfillment through art that speaks to the collective soul. Combining females, flowers, and animals to a cosmic backdrop, I use the rich tones that acrylic and oil paint provide to explore the multicolored equilibrium between nature and the human condition. Strong females and vibrant wild animals blend on my canvas to create colorful, captivating subjects in a hybrid world of reality and surrealism.
Combining these elements allows me to explore how opposites or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in ourselves and the natural world – a flower is delicate and resilient. Animals are both predator and prey, fierce but nurturing. Space is a void of uncertainty but infinite possibilities. The dark and the light exist side by side.
My artwork is centered on self-exploration, and the creative process is my unmasking. When I let go of the belief that what I need is outside of myself, I can discover my true nature and the strength and stability already present within. I am as ferocious as a lion and as compassionate and caring as a wolf to its pack. As creatures of this earth, we share the same feelings and emotions with other living things and learning to accept, embrace, and nourish the animal envoys within is instinctive beauty. My art education is self-curated, a tapestry of diverse experiences, experiments, online classes, and independent studies that have shaped my unique artistic voice. My artwork hangs in private collections from New York to Nevada. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I currently live and work in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How My Journey Began
I started doodling on the margins of my notebooks, then painting without any intention or formal training, just feeling the freedom to swirl around the paint. Art, for me, was an escape, a form of catharsis. I just created without the pressure of making ‘good art.’ My husband, Matthew, saw more in those doodles and idle sketches. He saw an artist.
He saw this raw artistic talent within me, this light burning with potential, and has nurtured that fire within me for the last decade. I remember standing in the kitchen one day, and he goes, “You’re in the wrong field, kid. You’re meant to be an artist.” The thought of being a professional artist at the time didn’t cross my mind. He surprised me one day with a pile of art supplies – sketchbooks, an assortment of graphite and charcoal pencils, colored pencils, and a container to house all my new drawing materials. He was a true believer from the get-go.
That’s when Carma Visions Professional Artistry was born. We came up with the name one evening over late-night cocktails and spitballing ideas and have built this dream together, envisioning a future bigger and brighter with every passing day. Without his belief in his love, I wouldn’t have embarked on this journey to be an artist, to bring beauty into the world through my paintings.
Art became more than an escape; it was a journey to myself. It was a daunting, sometimes painful journey that required unmasking my delusions and being comfortable and accountable for every part of me, the good and the bad. I’ve had to face being both the hero and the villain in my story, the bearer of light and darkness. Recognizing and admitting the pain I’ve caused and the suffering I designed for myself was hard to swallow. But this journey is reflected in every brush stroke, in every piece I create. It’s my way to transform my pain and wounds into wildflowers. I’m here to bring love and light into the world, to turn hardships into hope. I’m here to paint the beauty I see and feel into the world, and I’m here to share it with you all.
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