Saint Jean Carmel

When people look at my art they always say one thing. Calming. My art is calming to the senses and this is what I aim to achieve. In this anxiety ridden world we all need something to help us relax and my art helps with that on a high level. I will go as far as saying that viewing my art is one of a healing experience. My art washes over you with its cool colors like a serene ocean. My art has also been described as having an ethereal quality. I'm really drawn to trees and flowers. I also am inspired by the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. For me she represents the Goddess and who I like to describe as the "feminine mystique" or divine feminine.

As a child I moved around frequently. My father was in the Navy and so we spent a lot of time near the ocean. This upbringing later would influence my art. I experienced a chaotic childhood with moving around frequently so the beach was a natural escape for me and soothed the senses not to mention inspire me creatively.There is much reference to water in my work and it has developed over time as a reflection of healing and emotion.

It wasn't till my mid twenties that I picked up art as a hobby and when some particular pastel pieces were shown at an art exhibit a professor told me to ...

Self-taught

2013 “Dream Walls,” HAI Gallery, LIC, NYC.
2013 “Ribbon Cutting Event for HAI, HAI Gallery, LIC, NYC.
2013 “Metro Card” DH Gallery, NYC.
2012 “Signs of Friendship” HAI Gallery, LIC, NYC.
2015 "Small Works" Fountain Gallery, NYC.