Meet Hannah
Hi! I’m Hannah. I’m a painter, a nurse, and most importantly, mama to our miracle twin boys, Wells Shepherd and Campbell Crew Winters.
Growing up, painting was the first thing I ever expressed interest in. I spent most Saturdays taking private art lessons and learning about famous artists. These lessons are the greatest gift my parents gave me in my childhood (I remind them of that all the time) – and sparked in me a lifelong passion for creating and appreciating art.
At age 12, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease – a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. The toll that Crohn’s took on my health put my future into question – my paints were put up on the shelf while I prioritized getting well, and most importantly, my dreams of becoming a mother felt out of reach. After over a decade of trials with medications, surgeries, and health scares at the forefront of my life, I began to understand that suffering happens to us all in some shape or form. While my body has healed in many ways, I’ve also worked hard to shift my mindset: I learned through someone I admire that I want people to leave me feeling heard and seen and special rather than feeling sorry for me.
"I’ve never been more sure that art and motherhood go hand
in hand for me — they both feel designed for my heart."
in hand for me — they both feel designed for my heart."
In November 2018, after years of struggling with infertility, our deepest prayers were answered: Camp and Wells joined us and have brought with them an abundance of healing, wholeness and peace. My husband, Jack — the best and brightest part of my world — has always gently nudged me to dust off my canvases and sit down for an afternoon to paint, especially since our boys have arrived. While my babies nap and I have a moment to myself, I’ve felt more inspired than ever to get back to what has always made me truly happy. I've found that I do my best work when the windows are open, the best playlist is on, my boys are napping, and I have a moment to unwind and put my thoughts to my paintbrush. While navigating my first years of motherhood, I’ve never been more sure that art and motherhood go hand in hand for me — they both feel designed for my heart.
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