I create because I want to. Because I need to. Because I have to. I am compelled to do so. It makes me whole and it is who I am. If I am not creating I feel dull and lifeless. Creating art gives me life. It is a love so deep it astounds me. It is inside my core and inside my being. It gives me oxygen. It gives me air. It is my freedom. Art is my soul's story. It is my essence...

The process is experimental and improvisational. With little planning or foresight I create with basic elements. Canvas, Brush, Palette Knife, and Paint. At first the creation is indeterminate, unassuming, and whatever goes. 
​The manipulation of paints and materials start to form the beginning of a story. Then reflection. Then a plan. A growth of intentions blossom. The paint and canvas tell me where to go. A story develops and a painting is born. The story is alive and wants to be told. The fine details are implemented until the work is done. The work of discovering the life that it will become...

I want my work to be uplifting and inspiring. I want it to speak to your inner being to allow for personal growth and self-awareness. I want it to help you explore your purpose in this world and the footprint you make while living this life. I hope it inspires you to grow out of your shell and step into new worlds. Let it expand your mind, heart and soul. Find a love within yourself and learn who you are so that you can truly be free... 

I have been an Abstract Artist since 2001. About 6 years ago I decided it was time to show my artwork to the world and share my imagination and gifts.

In 1997 I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance & Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Art has always been a part of me and I believe I was born to discover myself through many creative endeavors. I've always allowed music, dance, painting, photography, and the culinary arts to be a driving force in my life. When I create my Abstractions I learn new things about life and the world that surrounds me. It allows me to feel a connection to things greater than myself. 

My art is inspired by the brilliance of nature, architectural design, metaphysics, and the mysteries of the universe. My inspiration can also blossom from simpler things like a rainy day, a sudden feeling, a particular song, or even a certain scent. I believe in giving each piece a name so it has an identity, even if it is forged from my own imagination.

My Abstractions are full of bold colors, thick textures, and complex details. They are untamed, eccentric and full of whimsy. My work is unbound and full of passion. It can be a mirror or it can be a window, depending on the eye of the beholder. The discovery and possibilities are endless.