About Our Founder

Brittany Stuart founded Dear Norelle in 2018, shortly after her firstborn. Struggling with mental health, she would create any way she could. Art was the tool that carried her through those hard years. Dear Norelle was inspired by Brittany’s children, as she chased Jesus and healed while being a new mother. Taking self-portraits in thrifted wedding gowns for years became the foundation of Brittany’s heart for creating and mental health. Every art piece, workshop, and repurposed gown plays as a “letter” to her children and herself to never give up. Brittany has been an artist since she was young. Painting on furniture and walls, and pushing the boundaries when it comes to art has always been a strength.

After her self-portrait series with wedding gowns, countless art pieces, and dozens of donated gowns from people all over the U.S, Dear Norelle stands as a testament that a self-taught artist who overcame depression and anxiety, can now stand in the gap for others to do the same.