I am a full time visual artist and designer living and working in the American Midwest. Over the last decade I have developed my practice into a robust spectrum of art-making, earning a Masters of Fine Art degree in Painting and Drawing, attending artist residencies, becoming a university art instructor, and working in theater as a properties artisan. I’ve designed this website with a collaborative effort to showcase the visual and conceptual influences across my work as I continue to grow and communicate as an artist.

Destruction - Preservation - Metamorphosis

I believe in the power of allegory in art and in art making.

The the landscapes we see and build around us.

body and spirit, and fear and hope. These relationships are particularly evident in the landscapes we build and see around us. The abundance of textures, colors,

Making these connections in the studio creates space for self-reflection and holistic relationships. As a maker and producer, it is important to consider the impact that the materials and

The transformation of contemporary landscapes has driven the language of my paintings, drawings and collages for several years. The constant, often devastating, cycles of modern society exhibit a categoric balance akin to all things in nature, including you and me. I believe in the power of allegory in art to emphasize the natural coexistence of stillness and movement, body and spirit, fear and hope. Making these connections in the studio creates space for self-reflection and holistic relationships. The landscapes we build