Hi, I’m Simone — and this is a little about me and my journey into art.

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As a high school student (back in the “dark ages” 😊), I absolutely loved art and graphic design. But after finishing school in the 80s, life became busy and, like many people, I didn’t pick up a paintbrush again for decades.

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That all changed at the beginning of 2025, when my thoughtful children gifted me a term of art classes. What started as a simple, beautiful gift quickly reignited a long-lost passion — and I’ve been painting ever since.

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I’m incredibly grateful not only to my four amazing children, but also to the warm and welcoming environment created by Sarah and Nadee, who made that very first (and slightly nerve-wracking!) class feel so comfortable and inspiring.

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Since then, I’ve grown in ways I never expected — not just in skill, but in confidence. I’ve learned to embrace experimentation, to let go of perfection, and to enjoy the process of creating, even when it involves a little trial and error along the way.

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Throughout my first year, I’ve been so encouraged by the support of family, friends, and even friends of friends. What began as a personal creative outlet soon turned into something more, with people wanting to hang my work in their homes and even commissioning custom pieces inspired by their own ideas.

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Custom work was incredibly daunting at first, but I’ve learned to lean into the challenge and simply “give it a go.” There may be the occasional restart (or two!), but seeing how much my clients love the finished pieces makes it all worthwhile.

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One thing I’ve discovered along the way is just how hard it can be to let go of a painting. Every piece holds a little part of me — hours of thought, care, and creativity — and each one truly does take a small piece of my heart with it.

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That said… my wonderfully supportive husband and I have reached a turning point — we’ve officially run out of wall space! So here we are, taking the next step and sharing my work more widely through this website, Instagram, and beyond.

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I’m so excited to have you here and to share my art with you.​​