I am a printmaker and multidisciplinary artist with a focus on traditional, hand-pulled prints and the intricate art of paper marbling. My work also extends into mixed media, blending elements of print, drawing, encaustics, and embellishments.

Creating art is a form of therapy for me—an intimate practice akin to meditation. It’s a space for introspection, where I navigate the currents of my thoughts and emotions, often allowing these reflections to manifest in my work. While my subject matter is important, it is the process, this meditative journey, that becomes the essence of my art. Naturally drawn to process-oriented mediums like printmaking, I find deep fulfillment in the rhythm and repetition that these techniques offer.

Much of my work is intuitive, with each piece emerging as either emotionally driven or meditative in concept. I enjoy experimenting and combining mediums, often becoming captivated by certain imagery and creating multiple versions of the same subject. This approach sometimes challenges my "printmaker mind," which is rooted in the discipline of exact multiples, but it also propels my evolution as an artist.

From a young age, art, music, and dance have shaped who I am, both personally and creatively. Recently, I’ve been reconnecting with nature, inviting its influence to flow into my work, adding a new layer of depth and connection.

Describe your art in three words. Experimental. Process-Oriented. Evolving.

Describe yourself in one word. Quirky.

What do you love the most about creating art in New Orleans? What particular part of your immediate environment, in your neighborhood specifically influences your work? I lived in the Bywater for 5 years (2009-2014) and being surrounded by other creative people and art lovers made a huge impact on my work. That neighborhood gives birth to wacky artist group therapy sessions, a place to vent artistic frustrations. I've relocated to Historic Algiers Point, where the inspiration is still nothing short of amazing.

Describe your creative process. Are there any rituals or rites of passage you exercise before you begin a new piece? First and foremost, I shall always be a printmaker, even though my artistic journey has taken me down more experimental paths. Although I do occasionally revisit hand-pulling images from a press, I'm more focused now on the FLOW of my creativity and how it presents itself in my work.  There are several steps before arriving at pulling an image off of a press. I have to be organized. I think about how many steps I need to take in order to complete a piece...I think about them over and over, making sure I don't miss one. Printing my monotypes require a different mindset, as well as the other subjects in my work, mandalas.  The action of letting go can be quite challenging, especially for someone who gets a little obsessive about their lines (cough ME).  Most of my work begins with simple meditations. I sit for a minute and focus on entering a state of calm, making sure to accept my capability of exercising patience. Most of the time, this mindset comes out directly into what ends up printed on the paper and I'm OK with that!

If I'm going through an artist block, I typically do not create anything. This is probably because I'm stressed out, busy, or mentally preoccupied otherwise. Meditation helps tremendously, as well as writing, clearing away any clutter in my home, or even engaging in some meditative drawing. This could take days....or months. On the flip side of the coin, when my creativity is in overdrive I tend to think of nothing else. I once worked on a painting for 3 days with almost no sleep, but I'm definitely not the first, second, or hundredth artist to experience creative insomnia.

Where do you draw inspiration? It comes from everywhere! Mainly, I am obsessed with numbers, nature, language, organic matter, and world cultures. I also have a fondness for spiritual ritual, and that occasionally comes out in my work.

Who are your artistic influences or gurus? Inspirations and influences tend to be mutual. Jasper Johns’ repetitive use of numbers and letters caught my attention in college. As I learned & familiarized myself with different methods of printmaking, I became a BIG fan of printmaker, Frederick Mershimer. His mezzotints are beautiful, and I always try to wrap my head around the time it takes for him to finish a piece. You have to know what mezzotint is to know what I'm talking about; Google it, seriously! One of my print teachers in college left a huge impression on me, and I still check up on his artistic progress to this day. Alex Grey blows my mind too.

In New Orleans, art and music go hand in hand. What type of music, band or song lyric best describes your work? I think my work can be likened to experimental music, mainly because it is unpredictable, specifically my monotypes and mixed media encaustics. My passion for traditional printmaking is always conflicted with my interest in unconventional artistic processes. It also characterizes how I create. I'm all over the place.

Where can we find you when you are not creating art ? If I'm not creating art, you can usually find me helping other artists build their empires. I take a unique sense of pride in being able to utilize my arts administration skills to further the agenda of a fellow artist. I know how hard it is to wear a thousand hats as a creative entrepreneur! Otherwise, I'm tending to my plants and creating herbal remedies at home. Either way, you can ALWAYS find me creating something.

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year? I love dawn, right before, during, and immediately after sunrise. That is when most of the magic happens. It’s the feeling of something new and fresh that makes it exciting.

What is something people don’t know about you? A fun fact. I used to be a casino dice (Craps) dealer. I'm also into physics, but I'm not too sure how fun of a fact that is.

All works listed online are available to be viewed at Where Y’Art Gallery by appointment.

I take great pride in creating artwork that is high quality. This also means I am very mindful of my presentation and how it is shipped. All of my prints ship in flat boxes with protective layers. Other items, such as greeting cards & magnets, are packaged with care and shipped in bubble-wrapped envelopes or small to medium-sized boxes, depending on quantity. This is the best way I can be certain my work arrives to your door undamaged and in beautiful condition.

USPS Priority Mail Express is my preferred method of shipping. Signature Confirmation will be added to purchases of $100.00 or more. There will be a tracking number sent to you via email. If you would like a different form of shipment (UPS, FedEx, next day air, etc), please private message me and we can discuss options. International orders fees associated with customs and duty are the responsibility of the buyer.

For work currently in stock: I typically ship 3-5 days after receipt of payment. It may take up to 10 - 15 business days to receive your package. For international orders, shipping can take 2 - 6 weeks to arrive. Remember you have a tracking number so be sure to utilize that service. If your package has not arrived in the allotted, estimated time, contact me and I will look into it.

Important note for the buyer: Most of my work is either one-of-a-kind or hand-pulled limited editions.

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Custom orders can take up to 6 weeks for production.