artist bio

I discovered early in life that I could think whatever I wanted—and paint or sketch it instead of saying it. Creating offered a freedom I couldn’t always find in words. It remains the most honest way I know to connect with myself and with others.

My work is rooted in storytelling through layered, often perplexing imagery. I’m drawn to creating pieces that invite viewers to pause, look closely, and interpret what the symbolism might mean to them. Each of my works hold emotion beneath the surface—love, lust, passion, loneliness, fear, movement, texture—elements that both describe the work and reflect who I am.

Music is at the heart of my creative process. Rhythm, lyrics, and melody spark the first images in my mind. The beat influences the palette; the words guide the narrative; the notes shape texture and movement. Music doesn’t just accompany the work—it propels it from the first brushstroke to the last.

Living and traveling internationally has deeply influenced my perspective as an artist. Exposure to different cultures has expanded both my visual language and my sense of connection to community. Giving back through my art is important to me, and I’ve participated in live painting events benefiting organizations including American Heart Association, Children’s Cancer Network, and onenten.

The act of painting or sketch—the tool in my hand, the rhythm of the stroke—is a grounding ritual. It brings me the inner calm I seek and continually challenges me to grow. I strive to create work that resonates visually and emotionally, always pushing toward deeper understanding and greater impact.

Selected Highlights & Exhibitions

• Creating since birth
• Painting since 1993
• Self-taught; lived and worked in New York City and Chicago, and internationally in Italy and New Zealand while refining technique and expanding artistic perspective
• 2017 – Live painting benefiting the American Heart Association; painting auctioned for charity
• 2017 – Represented by Gallery Andrea
• 2018 – Solo Exhibition at Salon D’Shayn
• November 2018 – Debut show; live painting auctioned to benefit Children’s Cancer Network
• March 2022 – Solo Show, The Goldwater Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
• November 2022 – Solo Show, The Goldwater Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona; benefiting onenten