Amanda Todd Legacy Auction
The Amanda Todd Legacy Auction is a special auction to me. I have been creating original art for it since it began after Amanda’s death.
Many people don’t know that I saw Amanda’s now-viral video before the world did. It was shared with me because of its uniqueness, creativity, and message. I told the person who shared it how powerful it was and that I felt it would absolutely go viral. I had no idea it would go viral for the reasons it did. It stuck with me.
I had recently volunteered at CABE, the school Amanda had been attending before her suicide, so the effect of her death was especially impactful. I was connected with Amanda’s mom, Carol, almost immediately.
I sent her some art I had made and later heard that it was displayed at Amanda’s Celebration of Life. Carol and I had many late-night chats as she dealt with life after Amanda, and my support for Carol and her legacy initiative will always be special to me.
The 2026 Amanda Todd Legacy Auction is now live. This year’s original is made from torn paper, all torn, painted, and assembled by me!
Being Torn, Love Blooms!
12 × 12 inches
Textured Blooms Original Art
This pretty floral collage was a lot of fun to create. I love it when I get to tear up abstract work on paper and turn it into playful flowers. I love them as they come to life and their character shows through. Creating the character to bring each flower alive and how they are assembled creates even more whimsy.
As the flower was drying I saw the curl of the petals and decided not to stick it down fully because I loved how the curl gave it a bit more depth. The background is all made of torn paper, with a torn-up piece of painted canvas and drywall tape for texture.
This beautiful original 8x8 inch floral can stand on its own, much like in the photo or it can be hung on the wall. To purchase this original piece you can click here.