Made to Matter: 13 Soulful Stories from the Studio
An Invitation to Look Closer
Intro to the Series: Made to Matter – 13 Soulful Stories from the Studio
It began as a simple challenge—post one photo a day for ten days, ( 3 days in I received a second nomination) no words, just images. A visual practice. A quiet unfolding.
But as the days passed, the photos began to ask for more.
Not attention—understanding. Not explanation—remembrance.
And so, this series was born.
Made to Matter is a collection of 13 stories, each one woven from a photograph, a moment, and a piece of my creative heart. Some were made with my hands—through sewing, painting, knotting, or layering paper and light. Others emerged through stillness and deep reflection. All of them carry intention, memory, and presence.
You’ll find these and more:
Feathers wrapped in seasonal words
A finger-painted sunrise created through grief
Jewelry knotted with old stories and new wonder
Repurposed shelves and desks given second lives
Angels painted to mirror the beauty of beloved guests
A pressed hydrangea bloom, held for my mother—who taught me how to see beauty even when she forgot to see it in herself
Each entry is a window into a creative moment.
A chapter that wasn’t rushed.
A practice in seeing—not just what was made, but why it mattered.
This isn’t just a series about making art.
It’s about honoring the unseen, the unfinished, the whispered things.
The parts of ourselves that bloom when we pause long enough to listen.
So whether you read every entry or land gently on the one meant for you—welcome.
You’re invited to look closer.
To feel what you feel.
To begin wherever you need to begin.
“Art is the journey of a free soul.”
— Alev Oguz“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)
A Thought to Begin With:
What might your own photos be saying—if you paused long enough to listen?
This is my offering. A collection of 13 small windows, each opened with care.
I hope one of them reflects a piece of you, too.