About Me

My work is as much an intuitive process, as it is about storytelling and memory.

I create my abstract narrative paintings by first preparing my canvas, paper or board with multiple layers of acrylic mediums and colors, and then sand and scrape the paint as it dries - purposefully allowing the surface to stay rough in some areas and smooth in others.

I then choose a central idea or image to ground the piece, typically inspired by vintage photos, found objects, current events, and stories. From photos of people or animals to stenciled numbers to handwritten words and other symbols etched right into the surface of my paintings, I intuitively select my themes and make my marks; traditional collage techniques feature prominently in my work.

My paintings most strongly chronicle my re-membering in a way that reframes and retells my own history and also reflects the world around me. In this most recent work, I invite the viewer to look for the light in dark days, and to celebrate the energy and joy of resilience.