It’s been a lifelong dream to write and illustrate my own book. After four years of pouring my heart into it—hand-lettering, illustrating, painting, drawing, writing, and editing—it’s finally out in the world!
I needed time to explore, play, and reconnect with the creative parts of myself that had laid dormant. For 12 years, I worked in a hospital, a time I describe as “painting with gray.” While the work was meaningful, I knew deep down there was more I wanted to create, share, and bring into the world.
In 2017, I began a journey of rediscovery—a process of experimenting, learning, and growing. I made daily art. I took risks with vulnerable writing. I explored poetry. Each step was like adding a brushstroke of color back into my life. This book is the culmination of that journey.
It feels like the vibrant color palette I always knew I had but was finally brave enough to use. Inside, you’ll find a tapestry of my art, stories, nutrition tips, poetry, and the wisdom I’ve gathered along the way.
This book is more than a creation—it’s an offering. My hope is that it inspires you to lean into your own colors, embrace experimentation, and create your own masterpiece.
If your relationship with food has felt like the color gray—monotonous, lackluster, or uninspired—I hope this book breathes new life into it. May it transform your meals into moments of joy, playfulness, and delight. But more than that, I hope it invites you to reimagine parts of your own life. To look at the ordinary and ask, “What has yet to be discovered? Who can I become?”
Like all good food, I hope you take your time with this book. Slow down. Savor each page. Let it nourish your mind and spirit. And when the moment feels right, share it with a friend—because life, like a good meal, is always better when shared.
You can BUY IT HERE or if you prefer a personalized autographed copy from me, send me a message HERE.
