Brooke lets her creativity speak for itself — quietly, powerfully, and on her own terms.
The Sunshine Studio artist now calls Perrysburg home, but she grew up in nearby Bellevue, Ohio and attended high school in nearby Tiffin. By 6:45 a.m., she is ready to start the day — simple toast for fuel, followed by a bus ride to the Studio in Uptown Maumee.
Edgar Allan Poe stories or audiobooks are on repeat but when she’s feeling stressed, she swaps for a funny animal or fail video — a quick laugh while she works on her art.
Brooke finds calm in painting landscapes — dreamy, soft scenes pulled from memory. Although she’s not a fan of the outdoors in real life, nature still makes its way onto her canvas. She prefers acrylics over oils, crafting sceneries from imagination, all while staying comfortably inside.
Creativity runs in Brooke’s family, even if not by profession—her mom, a pediatrician by trade, once joined her for a Halloween science pinch pot class at the Studio. Though not an artist herself, she came simply to support her daughter’s passion.
When asked about her artistic goals, she simply states, "I just want it to look good enough," she says quietly, a reflection of her self-taught style.
Brooke’s creativity stretches beyond the canvas. She loves theater — once playing a court stenographer (and pretending to play the saxophone) in “The Big Bad Musical” with OpenSpot Theater, an inclusive theater program at The University of Toledo. She’s also found a passion for curling, a unique sport that matches her thoughtful and strategic spirit.
When she’s not painting or performing, Brooke enjoys curating her own look — matching jewelry, often found on Amazon, to her mood or outfit. Her favorite movie is “Lust for Life,” a nod to Vincent van Gogh.
And when it’s time to recharge? If she is craving carbs her go-to is a meat-lover’s pizza from Marco’s.
At Sunshine Studio, Brooke has found her rhythm: quiet, classy, and endlessly creative.