I was born in Chicago into a large creative family. I have been drawing horses since I was 4 years old, and even then knew I wanted to be an artist. As far back as I can remember, I have been sketching and painting and looking at the world with an artist's eye. I attended the American Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago when I was 11 years old. I graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, having doubled majored in Graphic design.
I don't want paint only what I see, but in a way that I want to see it, as a response to a world filled with amazing things I see every day. I like to paint realism, but strive to keep it loose with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
Painting accepted in the American Academy of Equine Art Fall Exhibiton 2001, International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park. Painting recieved 3rd place at the Artists of Northwest Arkansas Fall Exhibiton 2004. One person show at Studio 3 Gallery in Tulsa 2005. Painting accepted in the American Academy of Equine Art Fall Exhibiton 2005, International Museum of the Horse, Kentucky Horse Park. Painting exhibited in the Fall 2007 Oklahoma Watercolor Society Show.
Painting included in the American Art in Miniature Show 2008 at Gilcrease Museum.
One person show at the Palace Cafe September 2009 through Auugust 2011.
Tulsa International Mayfest Invitational Gallery artist from 2005 through 2013.
Best in Show 2006 Tulsa International Mayfest Invitational Gallery
