About me

My work is a reflection of myself and many others like me. Throughout my life, I have observed that people gradually become more and more "imperfect" in a sense as they navigate life's hardships. This can manifest through mental health concerns. In my paintings, I take things that are not quite perfect and push the imperfections through abstraction such as simplification, changing color, and graphic lines. 

My focus in painting is to let colors and lines speak to tell a story. 

The story is suggested by making the flowers black and white, and leaving the rich color of the paint to carry the emotions of the piece. 

Mixing the colors, putting them on the canvas, and graphically illustrating the botanicals in reverse reminds me of our imperfections. I enjoy the last part of the painting, watching where the paint drips or "rains" from top to bottom completing the piece.