I’ve always hesitated to call my artwork spiritual. Not because it isn’t – but because that word can carry so much misinterpretation and cliché. And yet, when I create these illustrations, I know something deeper is moving through me.

My illustrations are often quiet. Rooted in a universal truth. And they are often shaped by the experiences that have brought me closer to my spiritual self.

I might not always call my illustrations spiritual (who knows, we evolve all the time). But the word does seem to help them find their people; who might also end up here out of lack of a better term. In any case, I know for certain it this work is deeply personal. It comes from a place of stillness, of listening; and my hope is that it offers the same to anyone who sees it.

How I started creating spiritual illustrations

It was a bit of serendipity: I reconnected with the practice of painting during a quiet morning while traveling through Italy. Sitting there at my Couchsurfing host’s kitchen table, I was transported back to a kind of calm I used to feel as a child, the kind that lets you get lost in a world of your own for hours. As an introvert, that space has always felt like home.

Something about that moment stirred something awake in me, a rather audacious desire: I wanted to become an illustrator. (Given my underdeveloped skills then, it was audacious indeed.)

From the very beginning, the figures I drew were mostly women. Not intentionally at first, but intuitively. At the time, I was on a journey of exploring femininity and a softer side of myself. As someone who has been hyperindependent her entire life, it was profoundly healing.

So I kept practicing. Kept improving. I soon switched from traditional mediums to digital illustration. While I love the beauty of creating off screen, I must confess I’m a perfectionist – and greatly appreciate the flexibility of adjusting every single detail.

What inspires my work

As opposed to my self portraits in photography, where each scene is individual and created in the moment, I prefer working in series for my spiritual illustrations. They are often inspired by themes that have had a profound impact on my own life.

These are some of the themes I keep circling back to:

• Nature is a constant presence in my work and life. I don’t know where it would be without it. The older I get and the more I observe, the more connected I feel to our natural world. It’s a profound blessing.
• Mindfulness: Practices like yoga, meditation, and even gentle journeys with psychedelics have opened new spaces in me. Space to notice, to feel, and to process. I’ve always been highly introverted and introspective, so naturally, my art often emerges from these quiet inner journeys.
• I’m very drawn to the feminine experience. I’ve always felt deeply inspired by women who are exploring their full potential, and in many ways, my art mirrors that same exploration within myself.

What my art means to others (and to me)

One of the most beautiful and humbling things about sharing my work is hearing what others see in it. Especially my series picturing the 7 Feminine Archetypes has reached tens of thousands of women around the globe. It still blows my mind, and it is one of my greatest honors, having something I created in stillness resonate so deeply with others.

Creating calms my mind. It’s as simple as that, really. In a way, it’s selfish; something I do first and foremost because it helps me feel more centered. It’s my way of processing the world and turning down the noise.

But when what I make ends up resonating with someone else, that’s when the real magic happens. And I believe it’s often like that: our own healing can bring healing to others.

Since sharing my illustrations online, I’ve had the joy of being invited to create spiritual artwork for others. It’s opened doors I never expected, and reminded me again and again how art has a beautiful way of finding the people who need it.

How to connect with my work

If my work speaks to something in you, I’d love to invite you to stay connected.

• Join the newsletter for updates.
• Reach out if you could envision us creating something together.
• Or maybe, if you’re looking for some fun diversion, take the Feminine Archetype Quiz to explore your spiritual blueprint.

Thank you for being here and for taking a moment to step into my little world. It means more than you know.