Artist
Statement

I create paintings and drawings that explore the emotional weight of nostalgia and childhood, often through still life, surreal imagery, and symbolic objects. I also return often to landscapes and florals—subjects that allow me to study beauty, memory, and the passage of time from a quieter angle. Whether working in colored pencil, oil, or acrylic, I build each piece in layers, gradually refining texture, form, and light to capture the mood or memory I’m chasing. In oils, I often begin with bold, direct brushwork to lay down the image quickly, then return over several sessions to build depth and nuance.

My work is rooted in a desire to create wonder and spark introspection. I hope viewers feel something both familiar and reimagined—like a story they almost remember. Themes of hope, joy, empowerment, and growth appear often, though sometimes sorrow surfaces too. I believe art can offer both escape and clarity, and I try to hold space for both in my practice.

Whether exhibited in galleries, used in teaching, or shared as prints, my work invites people to look closer—and maybe remember something true.