The beauty and complexity of the world around us never ceases to amaze me. As an artist, I have trained myself to be a keen observer and look deeply at my surroundings. I am primarily an oil painter, but I do enjoy all forms of painting, and other mediums as well. I am fascinated by the use of modern technological tools and the ways they can be used to assist in a more traditional art-making process. In addition to developing my own photography skills to use in my work, Photoshop has become a regular part of my painting process.  Instead of a traditional sketchbook, I typically use Photoshop as a virtual sketchbook for my paintings. Not only is it an excellent tool for collage, but its ability to add varying levels of transparency and other effects is helpful for visualizing unique ways to combine imagery. In addition to painting and photography, I also enjoy drawing and ceramics. As long as I can remember, I have always had some form of art as an outlet for expressing myself. For me, being an artist is a calling, a fulfilling emotional outlet that I can not be without.

Through my art, I hope to encourage viewers to look more critically at the world around them. Whether the goal is to simply draw attention to the beauty that surrounds us, to inspire empathy, or to call for social or environmental change, I hope to create work that will resonate with and inspire others in a meaningful way.