Artist Statement

I am an American acrylic and mixed media artist who creates highly textured substrates using layered or cradled panels, molding paste, collage, paint, and other objects and mediums. In my work, which is a fusion of my previous career as an illustrator and my current work as a fine artist, I combine a visual narrative with contemporary abstract and textural elements. My paintings range from multi-panel works to larger paintings.

Like many artists, my personal experiences—from early childhood to the present—have had a direct impact on my work. As I try to reconcile a strict Catholic upbringing with my current beliefs, I find that my early religious training continues to play a dominant role in my work.

I continue to maintain a profound connection to the invisible world and seek to expand its influence on my work by incorporating symbolism and metaphorical elements to my designs and compositions. Through my paintings, I strive to convey the lively energy I currently experience, which I am attempting to address and more fully understand. It is an ongoing process and has become a cornerstone for all the work I now create.  With a focus on metaphor, spiritualism, and a connection to my higher self, the art I am now producing has largely shifted towards a more accurate portrayal of who I am today.