My favorite thing about balloons is how they can immediately brighten up someone’s day; that’s the whole reason I became a balloon artist. I loved being a part of other’s celebrations and watching my art form spread smiles like wildfire. But….my ability to twist at milestone events like weddings, birthdays and family gatherings recently came to screeching halt with all the social distancing laws put into place. I was devastated by this and wasn’t sure how to move forward as an entertainer and artist. 

I woke up one morning and knew I needed to create something, anything to change my mood. I painted a sign that read, “Spread Joy” and built some adorable balloon palm trees to put in the front yard of our home. My neighbor’s children watched from their window as I put the finishing touches on my balloon sculptures. Even though a busy street separated us I could still see the joy on their faces. That’s when I knew I could continue to create happiness with my balloons, and I’ve been creating outdoor Balloon Yard Art ever since. 

I put out a new installation each week with a different theme and different colors. I’ve received a beautiful card from a passerby explaining that my balloons lifted their spirits that day. We’ve had neighbors whom we’ve never had the pleasure of meeting, shout hello and share their appreciation. I’ve even been able to help out some friends and family make someone’s day extra special with ‘no contact’ balloon art in their yards!  It warms my heart to know that these tiny round colorful orbs can have such an impact in a dark time!