Another day, another reminder of why disability inclusion matters. I have spent my entire life navigating a world that wasn’t exactly designed for someone like me. At 2’7″, with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, I use an electric wheelchair and have some pretty significant physical limitations. But I’ve also spent 37 years figuring out how to […]
If Eunice was our practice run, New Orleans was the night Louisiana Through Wild Eyes really took off. Dave and I knew from the beginning that we wanted to bring the exhibition to New Orleans. We both live here, so having a hometown show was important to us. Finding somewhere to have it was another story. Finding […]
One of the most interesting paintings I’ve created for Louisiana Through Wild Eyes is also one of the quieter ones. It’s called Nestled In, and it features a female cardinal sitting in her nest. When most people picture a cardinal, they immediately think of that brilliant red bird that is so easy to spot against green trees or […]
Over the next few blogs, I thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes of Louisiana Through Wild Eyes, the traveling exhibition I created with wildlife photographer Dave McNamara. If you aren’t familiar with the project, Louisiana Through Wild Eyes pairs Dave’s Louisiana wildlife photography with my watercolor interpretations of his photographs. Each photograph hangs […]
UPDATE: September 24, 2026 I have a very happy update to this story! Today, the restaurant reached out to me. They apologized profusely for what happened, thanked me for bringing the accessibility issue to their attention and, best of all, they bought the ramps! I cannot tell you how excited that makes me. When I originally […]
When I first went to college, I was convinced that I was going to become a fine artist. Art had always been a huge part of my life, and pursuing a degree in fine art seemed like the obvious path. I enrolled as a Fine Arts major at Loyola University New Orleans and spent my […]
When my dentist drills into a tooth, I don’t feel a thing. The only time I feel pain is if something touches my gums—because that’s where the nerves are. But the teeth themselves? Totally sensation-free.
Today, I’m answering a question I get pretty often: What kind of business do you run? The short answer? I run an LLC—a Limited Liability Corporation. (And yes, I sound like I know what I’m talking about… but honestly, I only know the basics!) Here’s what I do understand: An LLC helps protect your personal assets. If […]
Growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) meant that I often had to do things a little differently than other kids. OI, sometimes called brittle bone disease, affects bone strength and mobility, which meant my family and friends had to be mindful of my safety. But one thing I never wanted was for my disability to prevent me […]
This week marks twenty years since Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans and the Gulf South forever. If you live here, you know the news has been filled with remembrance pieces, footage, and commentary. For many of us who lived it, reliving those days isn’t easy. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this. But […]
