Some things about me…

I currently live in a small town in Northern Nevada. In 2023, I started working full-time as an artist after leaving the corporate world. I earned a BFA degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2012. Prior to that, I studied under Reno artist, Bart McCoy, for two years. With him, I learned traditional realism drawing and painting techniques that have roots in the Northern Renaissance. In 2021, I was mentored by Tyler Berry in classical realism practices and methods.

My current body of work explores emotion portrayed as narratives. Using personal and traditional symbolism, I give complex feelings tangible representation. I draw inspiration for this work from my own life as someone who has a mental illness and chronic pain condition. Ultimately, I want to connect with people through shared experiences that we may not have words for, but by chasing the beauty in human experiences we can feel less alone.