Home Town Painting

I was born in 1979 in a small borough of Pittsburgh, PA. From an early age, I found solace in art. Growing up, I felt lonely and struggled to comprehend the complexities of the world around me. Drawing became my refuge, and art became a means of processing my thoughts and emotions. Driven by my passion, I pursued a BA in Integrative Arts at Pennsylvania State University, where I merged landscape architecture principles with artistic expression. This fusion allowed me to convey the harmony between nature and creativity, forming the foundation of my artistic style. Since 2005, I have made the Pacific Northwest my home. I have actively engaged myself in the local art community and advocated for the arts in my region. Serving as the President of Portland Open Studios and as the Vice-Chair of Artistry in Vancouver, WA, I am proud to dedicate myself to fostering artistic connections, supporting local artists, and promoting the elevation of arts in my community. My work has garnered recognition, with pieces being included in national and international collections, such as the Art in the Embassies program in Doha, Qatar. I have also been honored to exhibit at the Biennial at the Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConnor, WA.