About the Artist
I have a few different sides to my art. Not wanting to be constrained by one style of art, I have a variety of artistic styles that allow me to explore my creativity boundlessly. Some of my artwork is playful and clever, allowing my creative gears to turn. Another side is definitely more contemplative and meditational. For example, working on my sunsets, forces me to really focus my attention on the subject and try to convey to the viewer how the sky felt at that moment in time. And then there’s my contemporary/abstract side that gives me permission to release control and venture into a more subconscious and emotional state of mind.
Without question, and evident in my work, I love to paint just about anything that offers up vivid color, bold contrast and interesting textures.
Born and raised in Colorado, I have always had a desire to create. Led to believe that getting a degree in graphic design was the only way to make a living with art, in December of 1999 I received my BFA from Colorado State University. I really enjoyed the conceptual side of graphic design but my love always remained with painting. In 2001 I followed my desire to paint again by starting my own mural business. My mural work may be found in both business and residential properties throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
Although I am still commissioned for mural work and other pieces of art, I focus most of my energy and passion on creating pieces from my heart and mind.
I invite you to enjoy my work and own an original art piece that inspires you!
Artist Statement
Since my earliest days, I've harbored an innate desire to create. When words failed me, art emerged as my primary mode of self-expression. Despite earning a degree in graphic design from Colorado State University, my genuine passion lies in painting. Shortly after college, I seamlessly transitioned into mural work, providing a platform for my artistic pursuits. While this allowed me to cultivate my career, there lingered a deep yearning within me for authentic, soulful expression—a necessity as fundamental as water is to a fish.
My art is drawn to vibrant colors, striking contrasts, and captivating textures. My creative spectrum spans various styles, initially focusing on the delicate nature of flowers. Enchanted by their colors, shapes, and the unfolding contrast of their petals, I explored this theme. Growing up in Colorado, the awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets, framed by the Rocky Mountains or city lights, consistently fueled my inspiration.
Painting flowers and landscapes became my outlet for perfectionism, immortalizing moments and my experiences beneath the ever-changing sky. While graphic design influences my pop art—a playful and clever style where content pieces together like a puzzle, often carrying profound symbolism—I resist the confinement of a single style. My abstract side offers an untethered expression, a release from perfectionism, and a constant evolution with a diverse range of media. This experimental style breathes life into ordinary items, transforming them into extraordinary expressions of interest and beauty. Refusing to be pigeonholed, I cherish the freedom to explore and defy artistic expectations across various forms of expression.
