Welcome to my art journey...

Welcome to the little nook of my whimsical imagination. Here, I will share glimpses of my artistic world and the magical stories that drift into my mind while I paint. Pairing these stories with the artwork itself makes this space feel like a kind of artistic diary, capturing each creation as it unfolds.

In this corner, you will find storytelling alongside work-in-progress updates, photos of freshly finished artworks, occasional behind-the-scenes glimpses, and whimsical little stories paired with my paintings, all meant to spark your imagination. Expect little surprises, thought-provoking questions, and a mix of messy moments and victories, both big and small. I hope you’ll follow along as this story, and more, unfold throughout my art journey.

Here are a few paintings I have done in the past with this story in mind.

Here is a sneak peek of the story....

Tiny Adventures

Timber is no ordinary hamster. He’s a bold explorer, dreaming of the world beyond his cage. With whiskers twitching and courage brewing, he must find his longtime friend, Cosmo. Small paws, a big heart, and an adventure that’s just beginning.

No time for tea - Let's plan an adventure!

To Escape or not to Escape

For weeks, Timber had watched the world outside his window. Trees swayed with leaves drifting in the breeze, fireflies danced in the dark, and butterflies dared him to follow. The cozy confines of his cage had been warm and safe, but adventure called louder than comfort. The smell of flowers and the buzz of bees tugged at his senses. Today, he decided, he would answer.

Peering over the edge of his teacup, Timber plotted carefully. The biggest obstacles were obvious: the house cat, a dark lumbering shadow of sharp claws and keen eyes, patrolling the hallway like a relentless guard, and the door that separated him from the unknown. Timber twitched his nose thoughtfully. There had to be a way.

"Maybe," he mused, "I could try being a cat whisperer… ride atop its back through the cat door like a pint-sized gunslinger in an old western." He shook his head with a nervous chuckle. Bravery was one thing, but coaxing a cat into doing anything was a whole different challenge. Wait… the cat door! A swinging wooden flap that moved with every cat exit and entrance. Timing would be everything. He couldn’t push through while the cat lounged in a sunbeam; the flap wouldn’t budge. He’d have to plan, wait, and bide his time, heart racing, muscles coiled like springs, ready to move the instant the feline threat was gone.

Today was no ordinary day. Timber decided today was the day he would step out of his comfort zone, leaving the safety of his teacup to chase freedom, curiosity, and the thrill of the unknown. Beyond the door lay a world full of surprises, and somewhere out there, Cosmo, Timber’s long-time friend, remained unaware that a tiny adventurer was on his way. (...to be continued)

Cozy Corner for Questions

Can you see it too? Timber standing at the threshold, whiskers trembling, the whole universe holding its breath. Do you think his first attempt will be smooth sailing or a full scale hamster sized plot twist. Will he make it through the cat door in one heroic leap or will something unexpected send him scrambling back to his teacup base camp for a regroup.

Every great adventure has that first brave step and Timber is right on the edge of his. If you were cheering him on from the hallway carpet what would you tell him. Should he sprint. Should he wait. Should he bribe the cat with a sunflower seed and hope for the best.

Let me know how you imagine his first escape attempt going. The next chapter is brewing and the tiny adventurer might just take your advice with him.