Artist Statement

I value realism and color. In my lifetime i have found that I express myself through color, from my hair, my tattoos and into my art. Taking a color theory class my freshman year of college completely redirected my thought process and inspirations with my life in art, for me art is the meaning of life. It is a true way of expressing myself through something that I love all while creating something that can bring others joy. There is a sense of satisfaction to engage in the artistic process from an idea conception to completion. Hard work, research, and Lots of experimentation are necessary to create something I am proud of.

When I am working in abstract, bold colors and textural surfaces are explored, I feel as if every new painting i experiment with something new. I like to go in with a clear concept, but not a detailed plan. I tend to sketch less and get aggressive with color seeing where the painting takes me. I put all of my focus on color, Even while throwing paint onto the canvas I'm still focused on why, how much of and what shade of which color needs to be in each part of the painting as I watch it come to life. I enjoy testing out new materials and techniques with each new painting letting each painting inspire the next. I can have a random thought, develop an idea that turns into a sketch, and then create a painting that all came from a moment of inspiration.

I also greatly enjoy drawing in realism, which I tend to do in black and white. I find myself studying the beauty of the female form, exploring the softness of charcoal to express the more sensual side of womens bodies. I am constantly pushing myself to learn more of every art form, getting inspired by other artists daily on social media and in exhibits. While in college I gained degrees in fine art, sculpting, drawing/painting and graphic design, which I believe has helped me find a diverse space in the art community.