I grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana and am now based out of Shreveport. I'm a lifelong painter. Some of my earliest memories involve being covered head to toe in paint. Every margin of every notebook was filled with doodles in school. I settled on a career as a massage therapist, but the Covid shutdown allowed me to pursue art full time and I haven't looked back. My brain is always 4 or 5 paintings ahead of me. I have had so many exciting opportunities as an artist in Louisiana, and I can't wait to see what's around the next bend in the art road!

Describe your art in three words. Colorful, Contrasting, Rhythmic

Describe yourself in one word. Passionate

What do you love the most about creating art in your community? What particular part of your immediate environment, in your neighborhood specifically influences your work? I'm most inspired by light and how it falls on subjects around me. I'm always working to capture the light to convey specific feelings or moods.

Describe your creative process. Are there any rituals or rites of passage you exercise before you begin a new piece? I always prep my panels for painting with a solid underpainting color and set my intentions for my piece as I start painting. The underpainting process is my foundation for everything I do and can make or break the cohesiveness of my piece.

Where do you draw inspiration? Nature. Emotions. Light.

Who are your artistic influences or gurus? Miro, Magritte, Matisse, the Scottish Colourists

In New Orleans, art and music go hand in hand. What type of music, band or song lyric best describes your work? Synth based instrumentals. A driving drum beat. Something otherworldly

Where can we find you when you are not creating art? Hanging out with my family, dreaming of new road trips, hugging dogs, communing with nature

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year? The light in late fall is exquisite. I love working on the weekends because everyone is busy doing other things. I can have long peaceful studio hours and get a lot accomplished

What is something people don’t know about you? A fun fact. I love to sing. I make up "opera" songs about mundane things and sing them to anyone that will listen and laugh with me about it

From Shreveport with Love Mural - Downtown Shreveport, corner of Edwards and Crockett

Oschner's Hospital, Shreveport LA

Frameworks Gallery, Baton Rouge LA

Sierra Strange Gallery, Bridgeport CA

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