I was born in South Africa and moved to the United States when I was 9, and growing up in another country helped me understand how big the world is. I'm a school based speech language pathologist by day, and I believe connection and communication are necessary for everyone to find their space in the world. For me, art is another way to do exactly that. I create stipple ink drawings under my brand Mushroom to Grow, building texture and depth one tiny dot at a time. My work is a little cheeky, and I care deeply about making art that feels positive and has a real impact on people. The name Mushroom to Grow is a reminder that no matter how much healing work we've done, there is always room to grow.