How do you find your artistic voice?

One of my earliest works. I didn’t love this piece at first—until I learned about wabi-sabi. Suddenly, its imperfections felt alive.

For me, the answer isn’t in planning. It’s in showing up. Again and again.
And letting something beautiful emerge, from the inside out.

What if Your Style Finds You?

When I started making mosaics, I wasn’t trying to create a signature style. I didn’t take classes, follow trends, or map out my “brand.” I just began. And then I kept going.

There were no mood boards or aesthetic goals, no carefully chosen adjectives like earthy, sacred, or wabi-sabi. But looking back now, I can see all of those qualities in my work. They found their way in, even though I wasn’t looking for them.

The “Haphazard” Process That Led Me Home

People often ask me about my mosaic process. I suppose that comes with the territory—when you start showing your work, giving talks, or explaining why a particular piece includes vintage jewelry and bits of coral.

I used to feel sheepish describing my style. The word I kept returning to was haphazard.

Now, I don’t mean chaotic or careless. There’s plenty of care in what I do. I often begin with a photo-based layout I build in Canva, which gives me a clear foundation. But once I start placing glass, all bets are off.

My grout lines aren’t uniform. My tesserae vary in size and texture. I don’t measure or grid things out. I let the piece evolve—by feel, not formula.

From Data Analysis to Soulwork

This might sound like the opposite of the life I used to lead. For most of my career, I worked as a data analyst at the management level, responsible for finding logical patterns in complex systems. I was all about clarity, efficiency, and control.

Now, I’m still finding patterns—but they arrive differently. I’m not calculating anymore. I’m listening. Responding. Trusting.

And when I let go of the need to force a shape or chase perfection, the most surprising thing happens:
The pieces find each other.
The design solves itself.
The mosaic tells me what it wants to become.

What Wabi-Sabi Taught Me (Before I Knew Its Name)

There’s a Japanese aesthetic called wabi-sabi—a love of imperfection, impermanence, and quiet authenticity. I didn’t know the word when I began. But I’ve been living that ethos in my studio from the start.

I love when the edges are a little wild. I love when a piece teaches me something I didn’t expect. I’ve come to realize that what I once called “haphazard” is actually the heart of my creative voice.

It’s how I listen.
How I trust.
How I make space for mystery.

Creating Tools for Everyday Intention

Lately, my mosaics have taken on a new role. They’re not just artworks—they’re tools for ritual. Anchors for intention. Reminders to return to ourselves with presence.

That’s what inspired the creation of my newest offering:
👉 Everyday Altar Kit

Each kit is a small, sacred invitation to show up.
To create a space that honors your path, your pace, and your own quiet bravery.
It’s a way to light a candle, place a stone, and say—“I’m here. I choose to begin.”

Want to Try It Yourself?

If you’re navigating your own creative process—or even just your day—you might try this:

🌀 Let go of the plan.
🔎 Notice what’s calling to you.
🧩 Do one thing. Then another.
💬 Listen for what the work is trying to say.

Whether you’re crafting a mosaic or creating space in your life, beauty doesn’t need symmetry. Meaning doesn’t need a blueprint. You just have to show up, from the inside out.

A Few Favorites from My Wabi-Sabi Journey

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• “4-inch mosaic sigil with uneven edges and gemstone center”

• “Everyday Altar Kit: candle, grounding stone, mosaic centerpiece”

Sometimes the unruly pieces hold the most meaning.
Designed not for perfection—but for presence.

Ready to Build Your Own Ritual Space?

Explore the Everyday Altar Kit or reach out to create something more personal. Whether it’s a mosaic, a sigil, or a sacred stone pairing, I’d be honored to help you craft something that honors where you are—and where you’re headed.

Because you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to begin.

Click here to view my mosaic gallery, or here to explore the rich history of how dogs, art, and humans have been beautifully intertwined over time.