I'll be participating in the Paint the Town Labor Day Art Show, one of the Montgomery Art Association's largest and most anticipated annual exhibitions.

Held over Labor Day weekend - September 5–7, 2026 - at the historic Kensington Armory in Kensington, Maryland, the show brings together approximately 500 works of art created by regional artists. You will enjoy a variety of paintings, photography, sculpture, and other works, watch live artist demonstrations, browse prints and greeting cards, and participate in the lovely energy of the plein air painting competition taking place throughout the weekend.
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If you're looking for something inspiring to do over Labor Day weekend, I'd love for you to stop by. Scroll below to see the three artworks from my Healing Garden series that will be available for purchase. Yay!

-They're wearable art. Every RADOST scarf begins as one of my original paintings, transforming colorful brushstrokes into a piece you can enjoy every day.

-Each scarf tells a story. Every design has a name and a short story of inspiration—a gentle reminder to notice the beauty, hope, and joy that surround us.

-They're easy to wear all year long. Lightweight, soft, and comfortable, RADOST infinity scarves pair beautifully with everything from a summer T-shirt to your favorite fall jacket.

-They're locally made. Each scarf is crafted in the United States, and every purchase supports my woman-owned small business and my journey as an artist.

-They make meaningful gifts. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, saying thank you, or simply treating yourself, a RADOST scarf is a colorful gift with heart and a story to share.
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Browse the collection on my website and find the scarf that speaks to you. Please note that online orders placed between now and September 15 will be shipped after September 15 while I'm traveling.

I am delighted to invite you to my solo exhibition, The Healing Garden, on view August 4 through November 8, 2026, at Watkins Nature Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

This exhibition brings together 29 original paintings from my ongoing Healing Garden series. Each piece is inspired by the beauty of flowers, gardens, forests, and the quiet moments in nature that invite us to slow down and notice the world around us. Some paintings were inspired by places I've visited, others by photographs shared by family and friends, and many simply by the joy of watching a garden change through the seasons.

The exhibition includes a variety of original works, from intimate acrylic paintings on paper and Yupo to stretched canvases and round canvases that are ready to hang. Whether you're an art collector, a gardener, or simply someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, I hope enjoy the show!

A quiet moment in my Kensington, Maryland studio: my original paintings from the Healing Garden series are displayed together, with rectangular white frames alongside my round canvases. I enjoy the interaction between the shapes — the structure and elegance of the frames paired with the softness and movement of the circles. I would love to hear from you: Which do you prefer? ​

Some paintings begin with a beautiful flower. Others begin with beautiful friendships.

My newest paintings, Healing Garden #114 and Healing Garden #115, were inspired by the gardens of two dear fellow artists and friends, Pritha and Jen. Creativity doesn't exist in isolation: it grows through the people who encourage us and are with us along the way.

Pritha, Jen, and I have shared conversations about life and art practice, hikes, museum visits, art adventures, and coffee dates. Creating these two paintings felt like bringing many parts of my life together. My art practice has always been rooted in finding beauty in nature, but it is also sustained by the kindness of the people around me. 

A recent visit to Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, DC, left me inspired all over again. I loved exploring the special exhibition, but it was the gardens in full bloom that truly captured my attention. What a remarkable local treasure to have so close to home. Walking through the greenhouse, I admired the orchids, and one in particular became the inspiration for my newest painting, Healing Garden #113. I painted this piece on a round canvas, a format I have been especially enjoying lately for the way it echoes the organic shapes found in nature. In recent weeks, I have also been adding a painted color "frame" around the edge of my round canvases, giving each piece a more finished and intentional presence. For this painting, I made one more small discovery by adding a delicate white line between the artwork and the colored edge. It is a subtle detail, but it feels like the perfect finishing touch. I always enjoy how visits to beautiful places spark new ideas and influence the direction of my work. Hillwood reminded me once again that inspiration often begins with simply slowing down and noticing the beauty around us. Have you been to Hillwood?

If blue is your favorite color, you're sure to find something you love in my collection of RADOST scarves. From bold cobalt abstracts to rich navy patterns and vibrant sapphire designs, each scarf begins as one of my original paintings and is transformed into wearable art. Whether you prefer a dramatic statement piece or a subtle touch of blue, there are plenty of styles to explore. Browse the RADOST Scarves collection in my online shop and discover the blue that speaks to you. Enjoy finding your new favorite scarf!

Social media is wonderful for sharing quick moments, but it often doesn't leave much room for the stories behind the art. That's why I love sending my monthly RADOST Newsletter. Each newsletter is a chance to slow down and invite you into my creative world. I share new paintings, behind-the-scenes glimpses from my studio, upcoming art workshops, exhibitions, wearable art, and the inspiration that finds its way into my work. Subscribers are also the first to hear about new collections, special events, studio updates, and occasional announcements about travel or shipping schedules. It's my favorite way to stay in touch because it feels more like writing a letter to friends than posting into the fast-moving world of social media. Sign up today!

​One of my favorite parts of being a textile designer is creating custom scarves that tell a story. I enjoyed designing an exclusive scarf collection for Gifts Inn in Boonsboro, Maryland, inspired by the architecture and character of Inn Boonsboro. Whether you're a boutique, museum, gallery, garden, or historic site, I'd love to help create a signature scarf collection that your visitors will treasure. If you're interested in designing custom wearable art, please reach out through my website—I would love to bring your vision to life.

On my computer, every painting in my Healing Garden series has its own folder. Lined up one after another are more than one hundred artworks inspired by gardens, flowers, forests, mountains, and meaningful places. Tucked among those folders is one more image that doesn't have a painting number. It's a small photograph of my grandmother. She may appear small on my screen, but her influence on my life has been anything but small.

My grandmother lived in Prague, my hometown, and she cared for her family in quiet, steady ways. Looking back, I realize that the feeling I try to create in every Healing Garden painting is much like the feeling I experienced in her presence: warmth, beauty, and the sense that everything will be okay.

Nature has always been at the heart of my Healing Gardens series, and my recent trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina offered endless reminders of why. After a day of exploration, I returned to my campsite, and painted through the evening. 

My pieces in the Healing Gardens series are less about documenting a flower and more about capturing the feeling of encountering something unexpectedly beautiful in nature. During my time in North Carolina, I completed four new paintings and here  I am sharing my inspiration photos and the finished works. Each painting is an original acrylic on a round canvas with finished sides and a wire on the back, making it ready to hang and enjoy without framing. I hope these new works bring a bit of the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into someone's home.

For eleven days, I traded the familiar rhythm of my life in Maryland for the quiet of western North Carolina's forests. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, I spent my days walking wooded trails, breathing fresh air, reading under the trees, and simply slowing down. There were countless moments when I found myself looking up, taking in what felt like a million beautiful trees stretching toward the sky. What a stunning area! And as you know me, I painted!

These photos offer a glimpse into my studio in Kensington, Maryland, where the creative process comes full circle. Once a painting is finished, I sign it, label the back, attach the hanging wire, and prepare it for its photo session before I add it to my online shop. Creation - to me - doesn't end with the last brushstroke. Rather, it ends when each piece is ready to to be presented to you. You'll also spot some of the tools that help make it all happen: scissors, rulers, pencils, labels, and other supplies that keep everything accurate. While I work through these final steps, I often listen to an audiobook or music, enjoying this quieter part of the artistic journey before it's time to begin the next painting.

If you enjoy discovering unique gifts while supporting local artists and small businesses, I hope you'll take a trip to the charming town of Boonsboro, Maryland. For quite some time now, my artwork has been part of the beautiful collection at the Gifts Inn, a lovely shop filled with creations by local makers. You'll find a selection of my creations there, including original artworks from my Visual Insights into Life's Beauty series, my colorful Heart prints, and my wearable art in the form of RADOST scarves. Enjoy!

There is something special about giving original art as a gift. Unlike something mass-produced, an original painting carries the artist's hand, time, and attention in every brushstroke. My newest Healing Garden paintings are acrylics on 8×10" canvas, with each one being a one-of-a-kind piece created to bring beauty into everyday life. At $125 each, they make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, retirements, or simply for someone who appreciates art and nature.
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The edges of each canvas are carefully finished, a hanging wire is attached to the back, and no additional framing is needed. Whether displayed on their own or as part of a gallery wall, they add a cheerful touch. You can browse the available paintings on my website, and if you have a particular inspiration in mind, I would be delighted to create a commissioned Healing Garden painting just for you. Commissions are available in a variety of sizes. Let's be in touch!