The Art of Choosing Your Own Path

A woman from Atlanta made a bold move to Baton Rouge, swapping a steady banking job for a life in painting. She says her faith guided the leap, even though it felt scary at first.

After leaving a well‑paid career, she settled in north Baton Rouge with her photographer husband. Their house now doubles as a studio where large canvases grow in the light of the city’s slower rhythm.

Her work is not about typical religious scenes. Instead, she wants to show how everyday people can feel connected to something greater while still loving and supporting one another.

She paints with joy, especially as a Black woman who wants her art to heal and inspire others. Her murals can be found in airports, parks, schools, and community centers across the region.

Her journey began in high school when a teacher pushed her to try painting with charcoal. By 18 she was fully committed to the medium and later tackled murals at age 24, spreading her art beyond Atlanta to Jamaica and New York.

When a sense of calling grew stronger, she left the banking world and started a “sip and paint” business. Even during COVID, she shifted to online classes, which helped her earn enough to move and grow her practice.

Now she focuses solely on creating art, even producing interactive chairs that invite viewers to sit and reflect on the spiritual scenes she paints. Each piece is a conversation between creator, audience, and faith.

Her story shows that following passion can bring both personal fulfillment and community impact.