A continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order.
I love working with vibrant colours, and blends. Rainbow gradients make the warm fuzzy parts of my brain sing. Organized. Harmonious. Bright. Comforting. Unique. Happifying.
I also work with a range of mediums, including graphite, water colour pencils, water soluble inks, pencil crayons, and external to art prints, I work with textiles and custom fabrication. (see 2)
2. A continuous sequence or range; a wide spectrum of interests
10 years ago, I was the Promotions Director and midday host at a local radio station.
Then life forced some significant changes, and after leaving broadcasting, I wound up accepting an apprenticeship in trades, and becoming a journeyman sheet metal worker, installing commercial HVAC systems.
When the construction boom in my area started to wind down, I took some time to evaluate my career trajectory and make some changes that better suited myself and our family. What began as a period of soul searching, while doodling to help manage my stress and anxiety, started to evolve into something else entirely, and thus was borne, Full Spectrum Creative.
3. on the spectrum : exhibiting traits associated with autism spectrum disorder
Our house is pretty darn neurodivergent. I have 2 beautiful step sons, who are both diagnosed with ASD, but on absolute opposite ends of the spectrum. Both myself and my partner were diagnosed with ADHD as adults.
We're finally at a point where neurodivergence is spoken about more freely, celebrated more often, and understood a little better every day - It has helped me wrap my head around so many things about myself that just never really ‘fit’. Masking it for the sake of seeming 'normal' (what even is that?) just doesn't work for me anymore. I'm leaning all the way in.
This company, and endeavour, is a means to celebrate neurodivergence through artful pursuits. It’s a way to give myself the creative freedom to make the things I’ve spent years dreaming up and finally have the time and ability to work on. It's discovering things about myself, and my brain that I didn't know existed! Until April 2023, I'd never drawn with the intent to draw. I doodled haphazardly and halfheartedly for the sake of having something to fidget with.
And then ---- something changed. I couldn't tell you what. But here we are.
It’s irrational, illogical, makes absolutely no sense, and seemingly has nothing to do with anything I’ve gone to school for. So clearly, it’s perfect.
Welcome to what I hope becomes the pot of gold at the end of my rainbow.
