As a kid, I drew imaginative scenes and decorated just about everything. Because of a wonderful teacher, I was exposed to acrylic paint, pastels, India ink, and watercolor at a young age, and was a serious artist until I was about 12-years-old. As I got older, I focused on other academic subjects and career goals, and art became less significant.

Several years ago I felt the urge to express myself visually—to pick up a pencil and draw again. I began a regular drawing practice by going to life drawing sessions and keeping a daily visual journal. My journals consisted of everyday life: meetings, cafes, restaurants. To take my art further, I began serious study with local teachers. Through their teaching, I sharpened my painting skills, and learned to stop labeling and defining objects; rather to accept and really observe what’ s in front of me.

As my art journey continues, I am also learning that skills alone don’t make a lifelong commitment. Art is about being open to discovery and allowing the process to be fun. In the future, I will continue to experiment with abstract work and painting from memory and imagination.

"Waiting on a Plane", featured in June 15, 2007 Austin Chronicle exhibit article

Hideout Coffeehouse, May 2006

The University of Texas Performing Arts Center,
March 2005

Grace Gallery, February 2005

Solo Shows

Austin Figurative Gallery, December 2007

Cafe Mundi, April 2007

Massage Therapy Center, March-April 2006