The Inspiration

My work is inspired by the "both/and" that makes up the feminine experience. Like gardens, women have both roots strong enough to hold up fruit trees and soil gentle enough to make way for budding flowers. Our lives consist of opposing experiences: abundance and scarcity, hope and grief, romance and resilience. And it is here that I am most intrigued, capturing these poetic contrasts through the intimacy of storytelling.

Although I often paint women, the feminine is more about how we see the world and less about the subject matter. It is a way of experiencing everyday life like a garden, overflowing with abundance yet pruned with purpose and toil. This perfectly balanced, messy contrast, I believe, is the true mystery of the feminine.

Behind the Process

As a child, I was drawn to art because of my curiosity. It was in the process of learning how light works, the nuances of color theory, and the challenge of capturing a portrait that I found joy. Now, as an adult, I protect that same curiosity by allowing my art process to incorporate a variety of mediums, including oil paintings, charcoal drawings, line and ink work, abstracts, and more. Learning, exploring, and discovering new methods of creating is where I find my creative passion.