ARTIST STATEMENT

Because I spent a lot of years feeling small,  I paint big. My paintings are expressive, nature-inspired, full of vibrant color and rich texture, falling somewhere between representational and abstract. I strive to capture the essence of what I'm painting - the energy, and/or spirit of it. 

I began my art career by painting small realistic works from  from photos. The perfect image mattered more than any depth—just like my life at the time. Then my life shifted dramatically and subsequently so did my art.

What I discovered along the way had less to do with technique and more to do with trust. I stopped relying on photos and started painting from within. At first, it felt terrifying — facing the great unknown. But eventually I began to see the canvas as a space of endless possibilities. I experimented. I played. I layered words, marks, and color until a rhythm emerged. Over time, I realized those messy, imperfect layers held the soul of the painting—just like our own stories live in the layers beneath the surface.

Perfect isn't the goal for me anymore. I’m chasing presence. Curiosity. Honesty. I see each painting as a relationship -  a unique process of listening, responding, and trusting what shows up.

Ultimately, my work is an invitation—to trust your own voice, to let your light shine through, and to live life with color, courage, and authenticity.