As a female oil painter, I am captivated by the complexity of dark emotions that often dwell within the depths of the human psyche, particularly those experienced by women. My art serves as a conduit for exploring these shadowy realms, delving into the intricacies of sorrow, despair, longing, and inner turmoil. Through the medium of oil, I seek to give voice to the unspoken emotions that often linger beneath the surface, weaving them into hauntingly beautiful portraits. I strive to convey the raw authenticity of our innermost struggles.  My work invites viewers to confront and connect to this experience of the shadow, generating an uncomfortable and familiar beauty that tugs at something hidden just under the surface in all of us.  This difficult beauty witnesses the perseverance of the self through the darkest moments in our lives and connects to reservoirs of strength, resilience, and healing.