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Painting became how I processed what I was going through. And over time, it became something else: a way to revisit memories and make them new again. To sit with a moment that I’d lived through and pay attention to it again through the details felt like giving the memory another life.

I’ve come to think this is part of how grief works. Living, really, is about creating new memories on top of old ones. The old ones don’t disappear; they get held by the new ones. Painting taught me that.

More reflections, a behind-the-scenes look at how some of my favorite paintings came to life from memories… and a special invitation: come hang with me and many amazing makers at Bushwick Maker’s Market July 25 1-7 PM. 

Plus a first ever limited run postcard sale reproductions of my favorite paintings live for pre-order. 10% of sales will be donated to the Sanad Campaign a humanitarian campaign dedicated to helping displaced families in Lebanon. 

#bushwickmakersmarket #payitforward #artistsupportartists #artistsofinstagram #nyc
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Posted On: June 30th 2026, 02:39 pm
Painting became how I processed what I was going through. And over time, it became something else: a way to revisit memories and make them new again. To sit with a moment that I’d lived through and pay attention to it again through the details felt like giving the memory another life.

I’ve come to think this is part of how grief works. Living, really, is about creating new memories on top of old ones. The old ones don’t disappear; they get held by the new ones. Painting taught me that.

More reflections, a behind-the-scenes look at how some of my favorite paintings came to life from memories… and a special invitation: come hang with me and many amazing makers at Bushwick Maker’s Market July 25 1-7 PM.

Plus a first ever limited run postcard sale reproductions of my favorite paintings live for pre-order. 10% of sales will be donated to the Sanad Campaign a humanitarian campaign dedicated to helping displaced families in Lebanon.

#bushwickmakersmarket #payitforward #artistsupportartists #artistsofinstagram #nyc

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