Our Story

Our journey began with small drawings and big stories. 

Popsiebelle is a collection of characters and stories my

daughter Sophie and I created together. It became a ritual of me drawing and naming the characters and telling stories. We built imaginary worlds and had many adventures.

My daughter, Sophie, is the inspiration for Popsiebelle. While we were waiting for her to arrive, I could not wait to hear her voice; I knew all the little bits were there and in the right places, but what would she sound like?

Finally, I got to hear her voice – and it shaped and created Popsiebelle. Her mispronunciation of words created many character names and her imagination shaped the characters and stories we told each other. She used to call a popsicle a “poxibelle “and so with a slight adjustment, the name Popsiebelle was born.

As we both moved through various life changes and challenges, I began using my art as a way to manage my anxiety. I found that creating something beautiful could creatively provide a distraction and lift my spirits when I was feeling low or overwhelmed.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my artwork is seeing the smiles that my characters bring to people. It’s incredibly fulfilling to create something tangible that might change someone's mood just for a minute.

Sophie remains my greatest supporter, and while our conversations have evolved, they continue to strengthen our connection.