The Girl Behind the Pen
I spend hours lost in my own little world, notebook open, pen in hand. Writing songs and sketching aren’t just hobbies; they’re how I make sense of the chaos around me, how I turn thoughts and feelings into something I can see or hear. Living in Rwanda gives me a unique perspective—the rhythm of the city of Kigali mixed with the quiet, ancient soul of our hills. I'm someone who finds beauty in the "unfinished." Whether it's a song I'm currently struggling to play on the guitar or a sketch that I stopped halfway through because the feeling changed, I believe there is honesty in the process.
[more coming soon...]
Ink & Echoes
Writing is where I keep the secrets I'm not ready to tell the world yet. It is a raw, unedited conversation between my heart and the paper. For me, the act of writing is like untangling a ball of yarn; it starts messy and confusing, but as the ink flows, the path becomes clear. I find myself writing a lot about the intersection of sound and sight—how a minor chord on a guitar feels like a deep purple bruise on a canvas, or how a fast-paced melody looks like jagged, energetic scribbles.
My writing isn't about being a "perfect" author. It’s about the echo of a thought. I want people to read my words and feel the vibration of the emotion behind them. Sometimes I write poetry that doesn't rhyme because life doesn't always rhyme. Sometimes I write stories that don't have endings because I'm still living them. In this digital space, you'll find snippets of my soul—raw, pink-hued, and completely honest. It’s my way of turning the loud silence of my mind into a rhythm that someone else might be able to dance to.
Raw Lines & Rough Sketches
My art is all about the "Raw." I have always been fascinated by the beauty of a first draft—the lines that most people want to erase are usually the ones I want to highlight. To me, a perfect line is a lie. A shaky, uncertain line is the truth. It shows the hand of the artist, the breath they took while drawing, and the moment of hesitation. I love the scratch of a graphite pencil on thick paper; it’s a tactile experience that grounds me when the world feels too digital and fast.
I mostly draw characters and patterns that feel alive. I want them to look like they are in the middle of a movement—perhaps they are turning their head to hear a melody, or maybe they are fading into the background like a memory. I use art to explore my "synesthesia"—the way music creates shapes in my mind. When I practice my guitar, I often stop just to sketch the shape of the sound. This gallery below is a collection of those moments. They aren't always pretty, and they aren't always finished, but they are always real. I hope you see the beauty in the mess just like I do.
Wandering the Thousand Hills
Living in Rwanda is like living inside a living painting. As an artist, I feel incredibly lucky to call this place home. My travels aren't just about going to a new place; they are about finding a new light to sketch in. Take **Nyungwe Forest**, for example. When you stand on the canopy walk, surrounded by ancient trees and the thick, silver mist of the morning, you feel like you've stepped back in time. The greens there are so deep and vibrant that no colored pencil in my kit can truly capture them. I've spent hours there just trying to write down the sound of the wind through the mahogany trees.
Then there are the **Twin Lakes, Burera and Ruhondo**. There is a specific peace there that you can't find anywhere else. Sitting by the water with my guitar, watching the volcanoes reflect on the surface, is where I wrote my first song. The blue of the water changes with the sun, and by 5:00 PM, it's a soft, dusty pink that matches the aesthetic of this very website. Even the city of **Kigali** is a source of inspiration. I love the "raw" energy of the markets and the quiet, hidden cafes in Kimihurura where I can sit for hours undisturbed. Every hill in this country has a story, and I am trying to visit every single one of them with my notebook in hand.