Artist Statement 

I’m one of those lucky people who’s always known what they wanted to be when they grew up. I found that art was something that I not only excelled at, but allowed me to express and share things that I struggled to do otherwise. I’ve been able to express concepts, feelings, and emotions though my art that I never would have been able to, let alone as clearly, with words alone. My works are loaded with emotions, strong core concepts, and intense energies meant to evoke an emphatic reactions from viewers.

I grew up in Westerville, Ohio- a suburb of Columbus, in a left brain heavy household. My art is what made me stand out and what let me shine in my household and my school life, a definite factor in encouraging me to continue creating art and continuously pushing myself to improve.

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People around me told me I was able and talented in art in second grade, the same year I was diagnosed with ADHD. Getting to this point has definitely been a struggle at times, especially since I’m a quirky individual, but art has been my dependable ally through it all. But being an artist allows me to turn these qualities, that so often attempt to impede my quality of life, help me to stand out and create truly unique pieces. When I took a college level drawing class, I realized that my greatest passion is for painting. My works are full of bright colors, intricate and precise details- regardless of the size of the work, and I tackle every challenge with a unique perspective.

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My other greatest allies in my life have been my cats- something that shows up readily in my work. I love all animals, and it is my love of animals, especially cats, that has lead me down new avenues in art. I actually started needle felting because I was determined to be able to use the ample amounts of fur I’d groom off my medium and long haired cats, rather than simply throwing away the luxuriously soft substance. For me, creating art brings me joy and allows me to express myself. As such, my greatest hope in my creating of it is that I can share that joy, or enable others to connect with the emotions I put into the piece.