Hi, I’m Francee.

I am a self-taught abstract artist who uses movement and intuition to create emotionally driven paintings.

I didn’t set out with a plan—I began painting. It was sometime in late 2020. Over time, I noticed how movement kept showing up: in the sweep of color, the rhythm of brushstrokes, the energy between shapes. What began as a spontaneous practice became a way to explore motion, emotion, and the raw textures of life.

My process is intuitive and improvisational. I paint without references or pre-selected palettes, letting each piece unfold in real time. As the work evolves, I make the necessary changes to share it. I’m self-taught, and I embrace that as a strength—it keeps me open, curious, and responsive to what wants to emerge.

Each painting is a sensory experience, meant to be felt more than interpreted. I invite viewers into that space—not to decode, but to connect. Whether it’s a burst of joy, a quiet tension, or a playful rhythm, I hope my work stirs something personal in you.

Thank you for being here. I’m always evolving, and I’m glad to share the journey with you.

Painting without a Map

I don’t begin with photos, sketches, or fixed palettes. Not because I’m avoiding influence—but because I’m listening. I start with movement, color, and curiosity, letting each gesture lead to the next. The canvas becomes a space where I respond more than I direct.

Sometimes the rhythm is playful. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s not so pleasant. But it’s always mine.

Improvisation isn’t about control—it’s about trust. I believe what needs to emerge will find its way through.

I chose dance as my major at UW–Madison without ever having set foot in a studio.

I didn’t know the terminology. I didn’t know the technique. But I knew how to move.

What I lacked in formal training, I made up for in instinct. I listened—to rhythm, to breath, to the way emotion travels through the body. That same listening guides me now—only the medium has changed. And, of course, technique is learned along the way.

My paintings are choreographed with color. They move, they pause, they leap... lots of leaping.

I don’t often follow the steps. I like to think of it as absorbing more emotional and thoughtful stimulus—it’s exciting.

And when it overwhelms, I breathe. I pause. Then I leap. Movement. Stillness. That’s the dance.

I paint what moves through me. If something stirs in you too, then I’m glad we’ve crossed paths.