hi friend!

I’m Stefanie, a contemporary painter, writer, and artist coach.

I never miss the cake at weddings, I love watching red carpet fashion coverage on TV, I’ve always got a novel going, and I love spending time with my husband and kids.

9 words THAT changed my life

“If you could do anything, what would you do?”

I was asked this question in a meditation class miles away from home when on my own at a wellness spa a year after my mother died. Then our guide asked us to write down our answers.

I’d been feeling the urge to paint for more than a year, so I scribbled “PAINT!” and passed in my response when the guide collected them. I forgot all about this exercise until 6 months later, when my written response arrived in my mailbox.

Receiving this reminder of what I really wanted, I promptly bought an easel, assembled it, and then…

it collected dust in the basement for years…as can happen when a big shift is on the horizon.

7 years later–in my late 40’s…

I dusted off that easel, bought paints and brushes, and finally answered the call to paint.

Back then I didn’t know what I was doing, a feeling that initially stalled me, but I pushed myself to begin and pursue my passion. And once I started to paint, I simply couldn’t stop!

Today you’ll find me:

  • Getting messy making art in my Bethesda, MD studio, just beyond the DC border

  • Prepping for gallery shows all over the country

  • Working with interior designers and collectors on commissions

  • Putting my counseling background and experience to use when coaching other artists

 ARTIST STATEMENT

I create to let go, replenish, and instill serenity and joy. My paintings explore themes of love, loss, growth, and resilience and contain countless layers built up over time. Inspired by nature, I reflect on lifecycle stages and the ups and downs of life, merging the highs and lows in with the paint. My work celebrates imperfect beauty and inner strength.

 

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PODCAST FEATURES

Get to know me a little more with these artsy listens.

In a world that’s increasingly curated, I celebrate imperfect beauty and authenticity.

I want to help you see beauty

in the layers of life with art.

here’s how:

 

for art lovers:

ORIGINAL

PAINTINGS

Include joy and nourishment in your home with paintings you can get lost in.

 
 

for artists:

PERSONALIZED

ARTIST COACHING

Coaching that meets you where you are and helps illuminate your next moves.