[April, 2026]

On the heels of a chaotic March and rough start to April, with some heavy losses and some bright silver linings, comes my Birthday month. And since it falls on the evening of Beltane, my Birthday reflections will be a separate post; the purge energies of a personal New Year's end are alive and well and still worth mentioning here.

These energetic events always remind me of the freedom in a lack of control or knowing. And that, even in that state where fears and insecurities can run rampant, there is always an opportunity to strengthen resilience, be open to a higher perspective that I may be too blocked to see or understand, but is nevertheless at play. And I can refine tact and make decisions with greater discernment through more accurate reflection.

At the end of the day, doing my best with who I am, with where I'm at, has to be enough. I may feel like I fall short with others' expectations, but if I have done what I could (and I mean with complete honesty), then it is enough.

My job is to acknowledge it all. My part, and all that orbits my story, from people I know to those I don't, and to Nature's natural course- even the weather of the day on a flight, watching rain watering tall green trees, and washing away all that was out of my hands before I strapped in for this journey, for this ride, and this life.

[March, 2026]

The first half of this month has been occupied by recovery from the flu, mid-nasal procedures, and surgeries. Now that I finally have a bit of respite before the sinuplasty scheduled for mid-April, I can catch up on physical art projects and start a piece for the gallery (pictured here in the custom frame).

Frames themselves are opportunities for unique expression and can take as long as the piece itself. I have decorated the borders of my canvas art and added sculptural and crystal elements to 2D pieces for nearly a decade; however, it was not until I saw Chet Zar and Larkin (Redgrave's) artist frames that I was inspired to bring this to my own work in my own way.

I know I, too, have made a similar impact on other artists' work through my contributions and unique style, and this is what keeps us creatives moving forward as a community (even for the most hermit-like of us).

[February, 2026]

I am excited to announce that I will be incorporating new elements into my sacred art and musings as I continue to study the Taroscopes system (created by Michael Tsarion). This system integrates esoteric disciplines I already practice (such as astrology, numerology, and tarot) and expands on them by including tarot as part of the "birthchart" and as a psychological guide for The Inner Zodiac. It also allows for the integration of other disciplines I've studied, such as human design and Myers-Briggs, which adds to its well-rounded approach.

If you're interested in exploring this further, click below to watch an in-depth video about the school. It will provide you with valuable information for your own studies or give you a clearer idea of what shapes my perspectives. After all, we are all "standing on the shoulders of giants" as we add our own contributions.

[January, 2026]

December 2025 was the last show I could adequately prepare for without worrying about complications from using physical art materials for most of my mixed-media gallery pieces, especially since wearing masks that could press on my nose or expose me to harmful chemicals during the healing process was out of the question—hell, even got contacts since my glasses felt like anvils. In January, I had to prepare for pre-op through post-op appointments. I did not know when I would be back to pick up any art, so I did not submit a piece for the first show of 2026. However, I was able to attend opening night to say hello to my fellow bees at The Hive and receive their latest major arcana deck that I was in. Both shows meant a lot to me, and I was fortunate to do what I did before my focus had to shift to better suit this healing transition.

These surgeries are something I have needed since childhood, and while full recovery will take many months, it will be life-changing for the better. As of this update, I have had the first major surgery done (fixing my deviated septum, shaving turbinates, and removing most of my adenoids, etc.), and I am healing and prepping for my following procedure of a balloon sinuplasty mid-April (hopefully with some respite of normalcy, before more recovery and possible tonsil removal.

My primary focus for the first half of 2026 will be my blog and deck projects (My third with Hive Gallery and my first personal deck), so although commissions will be closed temporarily, I have finished art still available for sale, should you desire, until more is rolled out gradually as my well-being allows.