I’m Braighlee, a full-time artist, painting in the Reno/Tahoe area. For so long I sought out connection with my own body and mind, because of the confusion most little girls experience growing up, including body shame and lack of power. This journey has led me on a beautiful path where I’ve been able to explore divine femininity, my own strength and power as a human and a woman, and how the two interact to create the balance that I think is so integral in being a confident woman and leader.
I create feminine abstract-realism portraits and figures using mixed media and oil paints, including other various materials such as charcoal, inks, collage and my favorite, gold leaf. My work embodies the colorful, playful, sensual, free feeling about being a woman, while also holding space for the more masculine, strong and grounding aspects about being confident and bold in life.
The more I paint, the more I can sense the connection and exchange of energy between each living thing on this world in addition to understanding my own purpose here. My highest goal is to share this beautiful journey with you, and hope that you feel the energy and power when you look at them.
Thanks for being here and checking out my work!