Some things about me…

I currently live in a small town in Northern New Mexico. I worked as an artist in the casino gaming industry for ten years before leaving to pursue fine art full-time in 2023. I earned a BFA degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2012. Prior to that, I studied under artist Bart McCoy for two years. With him, I learned traditional realism drawing and painting techniques that have roots tracing back to the Dutch masters. In 2021, I was mentored by Tyler Berry in classical realism practices and methods.

My current body of work explores emotion portrayed as narratives. Using personal and traditional symbolism, I give complex feelings tangible representation. I draw inspiration for this work from my own life. Ultimately, I want to connect with people through shared experiences that we may not have words for, but by chasing the beauty in human experiences we can feel less alone.