Meet the Artist

I believe that a key component to creating art is observation. another is patience. growing up on a two acre lot a few miles outside of a small town in the 90s and 00s, i had ample time for observation. i spent summer mornings helping my dad weed in the garden or my mom can in the kitchen and the afternoons drawing and reading. i can attribute most of my artistic foundation to this period of my life where i was allowed to be curious, encouraged to be creative, and guided to be observant and patient.Throughout my life, my artistic practice has shifted in both medium and process. regardless of medium, at its core I'm constantly trying to reconnect with raw emotions, an authentic sense of self, and self-discovery. I focus on the feeling and process of creating art, even if these raw emotions aren't portrayed literally in the final piece.I'm frequently inspired by the natural world around me. I've always had a fascination for plants and incorporate botanical structures into many of my pieces. My love of folklore and the occult can often be seen in the subject matter of my work.