Who am I as an Artist?
Art has been a part of my life since childhood, thanks to my mother who always made sure I had a space to express myself creatively.
Though I never went to art school, I had a wonderful high school art teacher who really believed in me and let me study with him for four years. I also spend countless hours learning through online classes and tutorials.
Now, I work full-time as an artist, splitting my days between my home studio and Magnolia Art Studios. At Magnolia, I’m dedicated to creating a space where creatives can come together, providing an environment that fosters collaboration and individual exploration.
My work spans various mediums like painting, textiles, jewelry making including metal smithing, paper crafts and relief carving.
I have a thing for textures and often use unconventional supplies to achieve a 3D effect. This is where the mixed in media comes to play. Such as reclaimed fabrics, recycled items to add a unique touch to my art. I also love making junk journals and collages to experiment with new art techniques and supplies. My favorite is vintage magazines and old books.
I love experimenting with natural dyes that I make myself to color papers and fabrics to make them uniquely my own.
Besides creating like a mad scientist, teaching and sharing what I have learned is a big part of my life. I enjoy teaching everything from relief carving in drywall boards to the calming art of slow stitching and neurography, helping others unlock their creativity.