A few years ago, I tried soft pastels and was amazed by their versatility. I fell in love with how they let my creativity flow directly from my fingers. You can get results like a soft oil painting and enjoy different mark-making techniques that a brush doesn't easily allow.

I’ve also explored combining techniques and materials for mixed-media paintings. From acrylics layered with various papers and ribbon to soft pastel added to a watercolor for texture—the possibilities are exciting!