What can I say, it's great to be a Work-at-Home Mom doing what I love to do best, work as an Artist, and running around the house chasing my kids! It hasn't been easy, but definitely worth it!
Now you might be wondering how I got myself in this wonderful mess... Well since I was a little girl I was fascinated with the wonderful world of art! My first exposure to arts and crafts was through my mother's hands. Growing up by my mother's side was wonderful as she was always creating and selling new crafty projects to make ends meet. Little did she know she influenced me to appreciate handcrafted arts and to become an artisan and work-at-home mommy myself.
I decided to major in the field and in 2003 I received my B.A. degree in Art education with an emphasis in studio art. Since 1992, throughout my college years and to this day, I've been working with students as young as preschool age to high school level in the classroom as an aide and now as a substitute. I've also worked with high school students in leadership conferences. My original plan was to teach at the High School and College level, and although pursuing an art career in the working field was my main goal, I had a change of heart.
Thanks to the support and encouragement from my wonderful husband, I made the decision to be a work-at-home mom since I yearned to be home with our 2 boys and new arrival baby sister!!. Like my mother I realized I needed to use the two most wonderful gifts that God has given me: being a Mom and an Artist to balance our financial needs. I created the Art-Z Mom logo and website and I'm now designing everything from one-of-a kind Fine art to unique cards, murals, graphic design, painted wearables and more recently fulfilling my ultimate dream of illustrating childrens books as well as my new passion Face and Body painting ! I love face painting, because it gives me the opportunity to continue practicing my skills and still work with kids.
I consider no project too small and I take pride in my work. I offer very affordable pricing so that anyone can enjoy making their project ideas a reality! I believe art should be for everyone to enjoy!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and for visiting my site. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating & sharing it!