“When I look at a blank canvas I become excited by the thought that by using just paint and my imagination, I can create something of value, and contribute an object of beauty to this world. The goal of my art is to be understood and appreciated universally- by a person of any age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, or culture. For this reason, I am particularly drawn to the genre of contemporary abstract expressionism because this style of art allows me to transform my own thoughts, feelings, and perception of the world in a way that each viewer can see and interpret in accordance with their own unique perspective. 

As an outdoor enthusiast and avid traveler, I am constantly inspired by the landscape around me. I see the natural world as a beautiful canvas and I strive to emulate its beauty in my work. My pieces may be representative of an entire landscape scene, an element of a landscape, or the raw emotion experienced or inspired from a particular place. They tend to have a strong element of line and an equilibrium representative of the comfort I find in creating harmony and nature's own way of balancing out the environment. My work is meant to capture the viewer and evoke a sense of the serenity, peace, and awe I experience while admiring nature and to make the viewer dream, meditate, and take a moment to reflect on the world and their own personal journeys.

Although I begin each piece with an idea of what I'd like to convey, my painting is a journey of evolution. I find it therapeutic to get lost in the process and explore different techniques; and I never know how the finished work will look until I feel satisfied that it is complete. "