A love letter to the the crown that serves and the women who shine
As an artist, I am constantly inspired by the world around me and the people, places and circumstances that I come across. I am always curious, questioning and connecting the natural, spiritual and physical worlds to create meaningful works of art. It was almost inevitable, therefore, that I should find creative inspiration from COVID-19 and how the pandemic has affected our society. I have always believed that the universe needs balance to be in harmony – balance [...] May 31, 2021
Mother’s Love
Mother’s Day is one of my favourite celebrations of the year because it shines a light on a figure that often gives so much while expecting nothing in return. I believe every mother is a Queen in her own right – and you lovely ladies deserve to be recognised and celebrated! It was not until I had my own child that I truly started to appreciate my own mother, and everything she has provided me over [...] May 7, 2021
The call of the phoenix
It is often said that eyes are the windows to your soul, and isn’t it amazing how true that can be? In another’s eyes, you can witness their story. You can see the tears of joy or grief, or the spark of awe and wonder. So much can be said in a single glance! This week, my own eyes keep gravitating towards one particular painting in the studio – Phoenix, lovingly named by one of [...] April 2, 2021
Rock your crown this International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day, my lovelies! Connecting with my Urban Queen community has shown me time and time again that there are so many women out there fighting hard everyday. Fighting for equality, fighting to be heard, fighting to just stay afloat and be a shining example to our kids. Each and every person has so much strength and we’re always giving to others. But we sometimes forget to nourish ourselves. Well, [...] March 7, 2021
Art is resilience in action.
Something I have often thought of as a mother is that well-known quote, “the days go slow, but the years go by fast”. Well, doesn’t that just describe this last year perfectly? When we first entered lockdown, each day felt incredibly long, full of uncertainty and confusion. And yet, my family and I soon fell into a new pattern of normal. We adapted our home to create a make-shift studio, I started painting and very soon, the [...] February 26, 2021
Let’s talk about love!
Hello art loving friends! As with every new year, I started 2021 full of optimism and excitement. Bursting with lots of fun ideas and creative energy that I can’t wait to share. And, this year I’m even more excited because it kicks off with a sweet milestone: our fast growing, art loving community is now over 10,000 strong! I Love You x 10k I am incredibly happy that our arty family reached 10k recently, we almost [...] February 3, 2021
Goodbye 2020 – and bring on a fresh canvas for 2021!
After a long and anxious year, 2020 is at last coming to an end. It has been a tough year for everyone, so I want to say first and foremost – thank you for being here. Who would have thought, back in January, that the whole world would be disrupted so massively by a tiny virus? That the fabric of our communities and society would be tested so heavily, as it has been through lockdowns [...] December 21, 2020
The Premiere of UrbanQueen – Thanksgiving Edition
My dear friends, despite all the challenges that have influenced us this year, 2020 has been an incredible year for my art. My vision is to empower people and communities through art; to engage, provoke, and inspire us to rise to our true potential. Now, more than ever, that feels so important! I am grateful for how my art has been received, and the impact the Urban Queen has made. But I couldn’t do this without you [...] November 23, 2020
The big, the bold and the beautiful
There’s something magical about standing in front of a huge painting. It comes to life, oozing energy, emotion and inspiration. And I love painting them! Imagine, after a long day at work, or school, or just running around after the tireless kids – you finally get home and have a moment to yourself. A big, bright painting greets you; its scale draws you in and instantly uplifts you with its vibrant energy. This is the beautifully [...] September 23, 2020
Feeling Fabulous in your Feminine
What brings out the Fabulous in you? As women, we more often than not spend our time and energy on others. Whether that be caring and raising our children, being the best friend that always answers the phone no matter the hour, or pouring our hearts and souls into our work. Life can be draining but we keep on giving. We can get sucked into the mundane and forget to honour our true feminine selves. Worldwide I [...] August 10, 2020