2024 Local Business Person of the Year

Wow! I’m thrilled and feel so honored…. I was voted 2024 Local Business Person of the Year for Rose City Park in Portland Oregon for the second year in a row!  I received this special badge through alignable which is a platform for small businesses to connect and support each other.



Besides painting and actually creating art, there are many behind the scenes activities in managing a creative business, such as updating my website, writing blog posts and newsletters, bookkeeping, packaging up orders and ordering supplies.

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One of the business activities I enjoy most of all is connecting with other small business owners.  In running my art business, I strive to support small businesses whenever I can. For example, my stickers and hummingbird art prints are printed by local small companies here in Portland Oregon. I offer these stickers and art prints on a wholesale basis to small businesses such as gift shops, bird shops, etc. I also work with small businesses to license my artwork as I did to create this hummingbird jigsaw puzzle. If you’re interested in either wholesale or art licensing, please contact me.

As a strong believer in building community in these ways, it really meant so much to me to receive this special badge! So I wanted to take a moment to say I really appreciate all of your support and encouragement for my art. I feel I’m continually learning and striving to improve in any way I can. And yes, I’m always open to feedback if you have any ideas on how I can make things better for you!

Through all the unknowns and uncertainties, I can tell you one thing for sure….  I’ll never take for granted when people share with me how my art is meaningful to them. It’s what keeps me creating and finding ways to express what’s in my heart. Truly beyond grateful I get to share the joy of art with you!

Thank you!!