I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. Art has always been my first language. A way to process, explore, and make sense of the world.

I studied fine art with a focus in graphic design, where visual clarity and problem-solving shaped how I approach creative work. After college, I spent years designing professionally, building websites, and crafting digital experiences. It sharpened my eye and my thinking, but over time, that work pulled me away from my personal expression.

Returning to painting and creative experimentation came after a period of grief. It was a way to reconnect — with myself, with my creative voice, and with the world around me — and to rediscover joy in making. Through this process, and my continued education in Expressive Arts, I’ve learned to notice where I’m guarded, where I perform, and where I’m disconnected. I’ve discovered the value of creating without expectation, of exploring without judgment, and of showing up alongside others without pretense.