ABOUT

When I was fresh out of art school, I took one of my first steps into the real world of art by joining a local co-op gallery.

I found camaraderie among the other artists, especially an older woman who I spent time with while at the cash register. One day, she purchased a necklace I’d made featuring a painting of a masked girl. She seemed so excited, not only to support me but because the piece had sparked something in her. Holding it up, she asked, “What is the story behind this?”

I froze. The truth was, I had painted it simply because I thought it was pretty. I tried to explain, but I realized at that moment that I had let her down.

That moment has stuck with me. I realized how much people crave meaning and connection through art. Since then, I’ve made it my mission to create work that comes from the heart, with meditation and purpose.

My hope is that my art speaks to those carrying life’s burdens, offering a moment of uplift, a reminder that even amid hardship, beauty and meaning can coexist.

That lesson from the gallery was one of many that shaped how I approach my art today. It’s not just about creating something to admire but about connecting with others in a way that’s real and meaningful.​

​Thanks for being here, it means more to me than you might know. ​