About the collection.

This collection reflects my daily ritual with Cacao—a sacred plant medicine that bridges the spiritual and physical. These images capture "cacao kisses" left at the bottom of my cup, serving as reminders of the powerful connection between intention and creativity.

As I drink Ceremonial Cacao, I align with the present moment, guided by Cacao’s spirit energy and superfood properties. This opens my heart, grounds me in Earth (Gaia) energy, and expands me into a space of possibilities and beauty. I LEEP beyond the known—allowing fears and limiting beliefs to dissolve into my truth. It’s in this space that the present moment transforms into a canvas, and my creativity flows from the cacao in my cup to the photographs you see here.

The LEEP journey led me to co-create with my artistic daughter, Ivy, who infused her vibrant colors digitally into the "cacao kiss" images. Together, we brought these creations to life.

Magic unfolds when we create intentional spaces—freeing ourselves from busy minds and the “time is money” (404) mindset to reconnect with our hearts and truths. Cacao has been my ally in finding my truths—where “time is art” values creativity, connection, and pleasure.

I invite you to explore our art as portals—gateways into your own experience of time, where creativity flows freely and time becomes art. Whether or not you resonate with the meanings behind the art, or find inspiration or pleasure in its beauty, the magic of intentionally LEEP’ing is available to all of us.

Digital Photo Artistry: This collection is a collaborative work of digital photo artistry. The original photographs preserve the natural shapes as they are, with colors digitally enhanced to add vibrancy and depth while maintaining the integrity of the forms—creating unique visual compositions.

View this Collection In-person.

The 404 LEEP collection has been printed on white metal for display/sale.

A partial installation (preview) is now up at Before & After Café in Sperryville, VA.

The full installation for will be completed by mid-October and available through November 2024.

About the Artists  

Art has always been a constant in my life, serving as a form of energetic expression. As a young artist, I immersed myself in watercolor, oil, and charcoal. Over time, photography became my primary canvas, with each artistic medium feeling like an extension of my personal journey.

When I began working with Cacao, my connection to art deepened, transforming into an energetic exchange that tied my artistic process to inward spiritual experiences. This aligns with the work I do alongside my art—guiding individuals and groups inward to tune into their own energy, reignite their truths, desires, freedom, and creativity.  I lean into the ancient soil of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, hosting retreats and individual sessions on our land, or connecting virtually from my studio. I believe the innate nurturing of this land and the sacred spaces we built help individuals slow down and reconnect with themselves.

My daughter Ivy, a student in the Gifted and Talented Arts Program at Rappahannock CountyPublic School, channels her creativity through dance, cheer, fashion, and makeup artistry, while nurturing her relationship with Cacao.