I’ve had paint under my nails for as long as I can remember. I’ve loved every different type of creative activity that I’ve tried. Taking every art class offered in high school and ending with an art minor in college, along with many twists and turns has led me to where I am today. My husband used to say I had a new hobby each week, and while there may be some truth to that, I have been consistent with my need to create and paint.
My business, Pure Joy Creative, came out of a need for a creative release and to supplement our family’s income. I believe that practice makes progress, which is good because I am NOT a perfectionist. I am learning and growing and finding my style a little more each time I pick up my pen or brush. I am thrilled to be able to teach K-8 art and work alongside some of my favorite artists. And this bleeds over into Pure Joy Creative because they offer me inspiration and the need for a creative release from time to time.
I wouldn’t be able to do anything that I do in my small business without the love and support of my family. My husband and I have been married for almost 22 years (which seems impossible since I’m only 30 😉) and God has blessed our union with six amazing and crazy kids on earth and one sweet baby that we will get to meet in heaven. We are Christians, which should be very obvious from my work, and more specifically we are members of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. My husband is a Pastor and I am so blessed to be able to raise our kids with him. I also run my small business and teach art part-time for K-8 at the school some of my kids attend. We have kids in all ranges of development which is great at keeping us on our toes.
