About
As an artist, I aspire for my charcoal works to have the same love as my oil paintings receive.
Whether my work is on a large scale, or a small scale, I want to give appreciation to every millimeter I work on. I am inspired by fellow artists like John William Waterhouse, and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Often, oil paintings can ground you in a space and a feeling with their colorful tones, and saturation. I want viewers to feel that same way with my charcoal pieces. I want to envelope the viewer in the piece and have you present in the moment, whether its inside one of my oil paintings, or charcoal
Growing up in Southern California I’ve always been exposed to art forms of all kinds, whether it's murals on the streets, or hanging in galleries. I always loved creating art from a very young age, always begging my parents to buy me the newest, coolest, markers I would heard of. Once I hit middle school, I got a wacom tablet to try my hand at digital art, and that is what I solely used for almost all of my schooling up to senior year in high school. When I started applying for colleges I realized there was a need for more diversity in my portfolio. So, I tried my hand at a watercolor landscape, a charcoal portrait, and an oil still life. It was there that I made the decision to swap my major from illustration to fine arts. Trying hands-on mediums when applying for colleges made me realize that it was my true passion. Something about the traditional mediums made me feel so much more connected, and proud of my art. Often growing up my parents would make me show family and friends my digital artworks, and it often felt embarrassing. Now, I am proud to show people what I’ve created with my own two hands. Going to art galleries I now feel like I am learning and refining my skills, instead of just admiring others.