SHIVER Painting

Raised in Bend, Oregon, I began drawing at an early age while bored in fundamentalist church services. Conflicted by doubt, I soon found my existential questions satisfied through creating art. As I grew artistically, I joined a creative arts program in Dallas, TX, where I was able to cultivate my artistic disciplines as well as explore the medium of filmmaking. After gaining galley and film experience in Texas, Kansas City and Israel, I relocated to Los Angeles to expand my scope of work. Over the past several years I have been weaving through mediums and techniques in both canvas and film, embracing the process as therapy through life trials. Whether it be having to speed-draw before my daughters scribble over my work, or grappling with issues of spirituality, I am constantly challenged to glean inspiration from every stage of life and thrive on the struggles. Currently I am exploring emotive portraiture without expressive definition, obtaining feeling through texture and hue instead of obvious facial mood. I am constantly striving for the next stage of creative breakthrough.