We say that words have consequences. Many of us believe that there
is an underlying meaning to that phrase. That there is energy in
everything; that positive and negative statements are capable of giving
away a positive or negative energy especially when they are addressed
to something in particular. Some believe that thoughts have the same
affect.

I
believe all the above and I know that images are much more powerful
than statements that we both think and say out loud. I empower myself
with my art and when I do paintings for other people I try to empower
them with the positive energy that I myself create and feel as well. I
don’t pretend to have any special powers. I hardly pay attention to
most esoteric mumbo jumbo, except for the things that actually make
sense to me. I search for my own path.

I know that there
is a higher power that helps us, but only reveals itself to us when we
are ready to believe in it. This power (or God as many of us call it)
is the one who gave me my talent and I do my best to get a good use out
of what I was given. I try making people happy with my art, not because
of some altruistic motives, but because seeing them happy makes me
happy and gives meaning to my work. I also do it because I believe that
you get back what you give away. A giant quit pro quo with the
Universe.

I’m simple in my expectations. I do not feel
like an under-appreciated genius. I’m happy that I can do what I do.
I’m happy that there are those who enjoy my art and I’m happy when they
share their feelings with me. I do what I knew I would since I was a
little girl. I’m thankful to the higher power that guides me through
life. I feel that I have a purpose in life and I know how rare and
truly precious it is. I don’t have to search for a purpose. My art is
my purpose.