Welcome to Totally Abstracted. In this week’s deeply personal episode I’m sharing something that’s shaped not just my art, but my life: how painting became a way to hold grief, to honour love, and to find moments of grace in the midst of pain.You’ll hear about the hardest moments I’ve ever lived through — almost losing my daughter in 2021, and losing my brother the following year — and how, through all of it, painting gave me a place to breathe.This isn’t just about brushstrokes and colour choices. It’s about what lives beneath the layers — and how abstract landscapes can become emotional landscapes… a place to release, process and simply be.Whether you’re navigating loss, overwhelm or just need a reminder that you’re not alone in the mess — this one’s for you.Thank you for listening to this very special episode. I’m so grateful to share this space with you.