Journey With Aradia
Growing up, it wasn’t hard to see that my hobbies didn’t look like everyone else’s. I had a natural impulse to lean into whatever ignited my inner child. Always curious—constantly questioning the world I was growing into—I found myself traveling the path with an open heart and open mind.Pushing myself to get off autopilot and how to meet life without rushing past it. I wanted to catch the little glimmers hidden inside the chaos—those moments that quietly remind you what’s balancing everything.As the years went on, those hobbies became passions, and eventually the blueprints for my business. Through years of personal growth healing myself physically and mentally through exploring the world around us, studying esoteric and holistic modalities—to help better myself and those around me—I developed my business.
I am an Artist and a Spiritual Coach. A certified Reiki Master with a background in Life & Wellness Coaching, and a lover of nature. 
About The Artist
The Journey Begins…
Intentional Terrariums
As a nature lover, getting lost in the trees has always been one of my favorite ways to spend a day. Inspired by the small things that make up our world, my art is guided by a “no carbon footprint” mindset. I forage, repurpose, and work with what the landscape already provides.
I source bones from hikes across New York, mine crystals from mineral deposits throughout the tri-state area, and scout for mushrooms along trails across Long Island. These same trail finds have become an important part of my work, with each piece shaped in some way by the places that inspire it.
I’m also a firm believer in “No Bug Left Behind.” In more formal terms, I work exclusively with Grade A2 specimens. Some of my little friends may have lost a foot or an antenna on their travels before finding their forever home—but just like all of us, they deserve a seat at the table. I strive to help bring comfort to the uncomfortable. To challenge ourselves to ponder the things that we fear with a different view. Seeing the layers of beauty in ourselves and the world around us. 
ALL SPECIMENS ARE ETHICALLY SOURCED
Because my Intentional Terrariums are created entirely from organic matter, the only artificial materials you’ll find within them are my little friends.I’ve always been a lover of Hayao Miyazaki’s films and his ability to weave powerful, hidden messages into his stories. Princess Mononoke holds a particularly special place in my heart. The Kodama, or Tree Spirits, have always stood out to me. As spirits of the forest and symbols of the children of the ancient trees, they represent the delicate harmony between humans and nature, watching over the forest and the souls who travel through it.I see these little spirits as a beautiful and intentional exception to my “all natural” rule. Their presence feels perfectly at home within my terrariums—guardians of the miniature worlds they inhabit, adding a touch of magic while honoring the connection between nature, spirit, and imagination.
Before you go…
