Hi, I’m Krista—artist, storyteller, and creative guide based in Clermont, Florida.

I’m a self-taught artist who first discovered her passion for painting and mixed media collage nearly 20 years ago while raising my two little ones. What began as a way to keep my creativity alive while staying home quickly bloomed into a thriving art practice. I sold my work internationally and led countless workshops, art camps, and community classes—sharing the magic of expressive art with people of all ages.

But by 2016, after years of giving my all, I burned out. Life transitions, caregiving, and the pressure to keep producing led to a long creative block. In 2019, I returned to the classroom as a World History teacher, where I found new inspiration in weaving creativity into education. My classroom became a space for stories, imagination, and artistic expression—proof that history and art are deeply intertwined. That chapter was cut short in March 2020 when the world shifted.

Soon after, I survived a rare and serious stroke caused by COVID—a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis—followed by seizures. In its wake, I lost my ability to create. But something else quietly deepened: my connection to nature, to spirit, and to the unseen magic around me. These parts of me never left—they gently whispered, guided me to stay present, and reminded me to be tender with myself. In time, those whispers inspired my return to art.

Over the months and years that followed, something began to stir. I started walking outside again, noticing light filtering through leaves, the rhythm of breath, the softness of water and color. These small moments slowly brought me back. I began painting again—not like before, but from a more intuitive place. Watercolor became my medicine. It helped me listen. It helped me remember.

Now, five years later, I’m creating again with a renewed sense of purpose. I lead intuitive watercolor and mixed media workshops that blend art, mindfulness, and connection to nature. My practice combines expressive mark-making, vintage ephemera, layers of story, and moments of stillness. Women and animal muses often appear in my work—symbols of resilience, rebirth, and guidance.

I believe in the healing power of creativity, in the unseen magic that surrounds us, and in the beauty that comes from letting go. Whether I’m teaching a class, writing my story, or painting in my studio, I try to stay open to wonder and trust the process.

When I’m not creating, you’ll find me spending time with my husband of 24 years, visiting our grown children, snuggling our two cats and pup, or wandering outdoors—my favorite kind of medicine.

Thank you for being here. I hope my art and offerings remind you that it's never too late to begin again—and that your creative voice, no matter how quiet, is always waiting to be heard.

xo, Krista