“I create intimate visual spaces that invite viewers to pause, question, and feel.”
My work combines realism with surreal elements to explore the intersection of the political and the personal—human rights, environmental collapse, and social power structures filtered through the quiet symbolism of birds, constructed landscapes, and human figures.
Using watercolor, colored pencil, and layered mixed media, I create intimate visual spaces that invite viewers to pause, question, and feel. Growing up in the small village of Hicksville, Ohio, I often sought refuge in nature to escape the noise of small-town thinking. The woods, fields, and open skies became both sanctuary and teacher, shaping my understanding of observation, solitude, and the beauty found in the overlooked.
“I see my artistic practice as a process of translation—turning complex issues into imagery that is both accessible and unsettling. I don’t always begin with answers, but instead allow the materials, symbols, and emotional weight of each piece to lead the way.”
Those early experiences continue to inform my work, grounding complex themes in a sense of place, memory, and human vulnerability. My formal training at Kendall College of Art and Design expanded upon those early intuitions, providing a foundation in the synthesis of materials, techniques, and processes. There, I learned to merge intuition with intention—to let experimentation and discipline coexist.
This education fostered a deep respect for the way process and meaning intertwine, guiding my ongoing exploration of how material choices amplify conceptual ideas. Earning a Master’s in Art Education from The Art of Education University further shaped my belief that art-making and teaching are parallel forms of inquiry—each rooted in empathy, discovery, and dialogue.
My professional journey has been recognized through multiple honors, including Best of Show, two-time Art Educator of the Year awards, and features in two Southwest Florida magazines. A solo exhibition further established my voice as both artist and storyteller, inviting audiences to reflect on resilience, transformation, and the quiet intersections between the personal and the political.
ART EDUCATION
Kendall College of Art and Design
Masters in Art Education
The Art of Education University