I intuitively create multi-layered, imaginative worlds that play with and explore the use of color, form, and detail. My mixed media paintings allow me to express my deep inspiration for the magic and minutia of the natural world, as well as explore how my sense of identity is captured within each layer.

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Having an insatiable curiosity and thirst for the intricacies of flora and fauna, I have found mark-making to be the most effective way to show my passion for growth in both the human and natural world. Tools of all kinds are used, from my fingers, to graphite, to brushes, and squeegees to capture what I’m trying to visually communicate through script and each layer of color. Following this instinctual organic process allows me to create combinations that are a true and authentic portrayal of myself on my healing journey, while honoring the natural beauty we are surrounded by.

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I am intentional in choosing my substrate, paying attention to size and texture, whether that is artist board or reclaimed wood seeped with character. I primarily create using oil, cold wax, powdered pigments, and carbon paper. Some paintings also build texture by including hand-embroidery, a nod to the storied history of using one’s hands to express and create. In addition, solvents and the use of embossing stylis tools are incorporated to excavate and reveal.

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​Like any good book, my artistic process for each painting is its own chapter, making room for another story of healing, transformation, and resilience to begin. I look forward to celebrating with you the beauty and grit found in everything from the delicate stitch to the bold stroke