I believe art is a balance between process and results.

My goal is to explore and show my artistic process through the multiple physical layers of my work, allowing myself to see each step individually, but to eventually create one cohesive piece in the end.  For me, the structural process is an important part of the work; with each layer, I declutter my mind and parse out elements of the painting. In this way, I’m using an architectural perspective to build my painting.

My concept to layer acrylic paintings with epoxy stemmed from a childhood interest in architecture and structures. As I grew up, I enjoyed painting, but I was constantly looking for a way to get more out of the artistic process. I wanted the audience to be engaged with something more than a two-dimensional construct. I wanted my paintings to have depth and a three-dimensional feel. To translate the concept I see in my mind’s eye, I use strong compositions with bright colors inspired by a dream or a vivid memory.

Throughout the past ten years, I have developed a method, but I am learning more with each painting. Every piece presents a challenge: Each painting consists of three to eight layers, each layer a different painting. The layer is planned to create a new dimension within the painting, but the end result can sometimes be unpredictable — which I see as a positive. As viewers interact with my pieces at different angles and in different lighting, new brush strokes, scenes and colors are revealed.

I want to create not only a beautiful picture, but also artwork that can be uniquely appreciated by each individual. Ultimately, showing the beauty in compositions and landscapes that are oft overlooked.

I am mostly a self taught artist but I received formal training in life drawing, oil painting and photography at New School for Arts and Academics (Graduated 2000)

My art has been exhibited at the Hatcher House in Sunny Slope (2005), Oasis Gallery for Art Detour (2012), Goings Galleria (2013) and First Studio (2015) Art Intersection (2016) My Photography was recognized by the Online art gallery LightSpaceTime.com for their City-Scapes Art Exhibition (2012). ) I was also selected to show my art yearly at the Sunny Slope Art Walk 2013-2015.