Through my studio practice and paintings featuring women and symbols of the west, I investigate elegance, femininity, and tradition. ​

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     My work is representational and encompasses the life experience of the subject and process of painting. This is seen in the boot portraits with every wrinkle, scuff, and tear serving as a memory for the places these boots have been. In my more figurative pieces the process of painting is seen in the finished piece as I often leave parts of the figure un-rendered or blend them into the background furthering the importance of the environment. Using color psychology, I illustrate the emotional landscape of the subject and to demonstrate the role that our environments can have on us. I was brought up surrounded by women who were just as strong as they were nurturing. Because of this I depict women in a variety of ways to illustrate the complexities of femininity. 

     I am inspired by fashion photography and hours spent flipping through magazines or scrolling social media looking at photos that use high contrast lighting and striking poses. An admiration for the hard-work, grit, and hospitality that are characteristic of western culture combines with a love of fashion to serve as a backbone to my art.