How and where did your art practice begin?  Early as a child, people commented that my artwork was exceptional and thought that I would one day become an artist. I won my first art award as an artist at 12 years old, I have continued that passion and dedication throughout my life.     Where do you draw inspiration for your forms/designs?  "All of my works are inspired by the forms of contemporary art and architecture, the geometry of mid-century modern and the bahus, within the disciplined...

What draws you to your specific/preferred medium? The mediums I prefer to use are acrylic paint, porcelain air-dry clay, and driftwood. Acrylic is a highly versatile material, encompassing paints, varnishes, polymers, and finishes. The fact that all of these materials are water-based and non-toxic strengthens my support for their use. In addition, the compatible mixing between acrylic mediums can result in a highly textured finish resembling impasto - modeling paste mixed with...

How and where did your art practice begin?  I have been drawing and painting most of my life. I graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) with a BFA in oil painting but my senior year at MIAD I discovered pastels and never looked back. Where do you draw inspiration for your forms/designs?  I am first and foremost a plein air painter. I love the challenge of taking what the day (or night) is presenting and creating a composition. Analyzing and synthesizing the nuances of...