Light and color are focal points in my paintings, murals, and drawings. My primary mediums are oil paint, acrylic paint, oil pastel, chalk pastel, and charcoal. I am inspired by working on a large scale because it allows me to create freely. From flora and fauna, to portraiture, landscapes, and more, I gravitate towards working in a bold, painterly style. There is a certain magic to staying loose. On a technical level, impressionism lends itself to capturing the spirit or essence of a subject. On a wider scale, resisting the urge to hold on too tightly often invites beautiful and unexpected outcomes. Whether I am creating an ephemeral chalk mural and allowing the landscape itself to guide the piece, or I am working in community with others to bring a creative vision to life together, staying open allows the light to shine through.  

     I am continually entranced by the healing aspects of art and how it can be therapeutic on both a personal and societal level. As a chronically ill artist, my practice has been a crucial part of my personal healing, and as a public artist, I am inspired by the way art can connect us. I’m passionate about projects that make art accessible, build community through creativity, center community voices, and spark collective healing.