Artist’s Statement

My work begins as drawing, but lives through color, movement, pattern, and repetition. I am a 2D artist who “draws with paint,” using acrylic paint markers, acrylic gouache, and traditional acrylic paint to build layered, energetic compositions. Line is my anchor, while color and repetition create rhythm and movement. My process is intuitive and exploratory with each layer informing what comes next.

Nature is a recurring reference point in my work, particularly the repetitive patterns and organic systems found in the natural world. Botanical forms often emerge without being representational, becoming a way to explore growth, connection, and visual abundance.

Repetition is central to both my process and my philosophy. I am drawn to how a single mark, stitch, or gesture can become something larger through accumulation. This interest has led me into exploring fiber arts and the intricate patterns of crocheted doilies as inspiration for my art as well. I am fascinated by their combination of delicate beauty and intensive labor, as well as their connections to family, tradition, memory, and time. Whether painting hundreds of individual marks or carefully drawing repeating patterns, I see the act of making as a record of attention and presence.

Color is an essential part of my visual language. I am drawn to saturated, unexpected combinations and the energy created when vibrant color meets intricate line and pattern. My work moves between meticulous and expressive, traditional and contemporary, quiet repetition and exuberant color.

Ultimately, my work explores connection through color, pattern, repetition, and the accumulated act of making—bringing together nature, memory, tradition, and contemporary expression.