My grandfather was an avid lover of oil painting and when you opened the door to his basement, you could smell the turpentine before you hit the first step. I used to love looking at my grandpa’s paints and brushes and imagining what I could create on the canvas leaning against the easel. The image of his make-shift studio and its possibilities has stuck with me all of these years. 

I grew up in a small suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When I was in 4th grade, my school took a field trip to the Carnegie Museum of Art; I now recognize that as a pivotal moment that inspired me to further pursue art. I went to college in Pittsburgh and earned degrees in Art History and Graphic Design, and later, certification in Art Education. After graduation, I moved to Raleigh, NC - where I've resided since.

I have been privileged to visit many amazing and renowned art museums around the world. Those hours of walking museum halls have given me a deep appreciation and love for art and its place in history. 

Throughout my studies and my own practice, I have explored working with many mediums - oil, ceramics, charcoal, acrylic, and many others. My current work is largely created from acrylic paint, alcohol inks or mixed media techniques.

I love art, the history, the theory, the execution, the results… Most of all, I love the blend of all these things together. 

That's me. fyi.