I want to take a moment to thank Marta for the live coffee chat and introduction video we did the other day. That conversation honestly sparked something in me—it made me reflect on how my artwork became such a big part of my journey into rocks, nature, and the outdoors. Back in 2012, I was deep into spray paint art—mostly space and nature scenes. At the time, I didn’t fully realize it, but that art gave me a close-up look at what I truly loved… the raw beauty of nature, the universe, and how everything connects. That was the beginning of something bigger for me. Life wasn’t exactly clear back then. I spent years moving around, trying to figure things out. I even lived in Calgary for a couple of years, but deep down, city life never felt right. It just wasn’t me. So in 2015, I made a decision—I went back to the East Kootenays, where it all started. That summer, I lived in my camper with my dog Riddick, out on an old gold claim. I didn’t have a clear plan. I didn’t know where things were going. But for the first time in a long time… I felt free. I felt like myself again. One day, while out walking with Riddick, I found a small piece of quartz crystal on the ground. Nothing crazy—but something about it caught my attention. Instead of just picking it up and moving on, I followed the float uphill. That’s when I saw it—a patch of bright white quartz shining through the ground. And right there… I uncovered a much larger, beautiful crystal.💎 That moment stuck with me. Not just because of the find—but because of what it meant. It reminded me that even when life feels uncertain, or even a little heavy… there’s always something waiting just around the corner. Sometimes you just have to follow the signs, even if they seem small at first. Looking back now, I can honestly say my art played a huge role in all of this. It opened my eyes, grounded me, and helped guide me back to what I truly love. So yeah… even on the hard days, something beautiful can come out of it 🌲 I’d love to hear from you— What’s a moment in your life that stuck with you forever? 👇

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