As a native of Southwest Louisiana,  a love of art is in my blood. The area I grew up in is saturated with art of all kinds and I'm so fortunate to count myself among such skilled artists. I was born and raised in Lake Charles but have migrated north to the little town of DeQuincy, a more rural area that is home to all the amazing wildlife and flora I could ever want. I attended McNeese State University where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Art and studied drawing and printmaking primarily- but in the decade since I've shifted my focus to watercolor and found my true calling as a painter. I've fixated on many different subjects over recent years; pop culture and portraiture were my interest for a long time. Now, I'm inspired primarily by my surroundings and paint local flora and fauna, learning as I go.  You can often find me tromping around the woods and finding mushrooms and critters to sketch and photograph for reference. 

Describe your art in three words. 

Saturated, whimsical, beguiling

Describe yourself in one word.

Blithesome 

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 love being a part of something bigger- the back and forth of presenting art and receiving interest and feedback in what I love to do. The outdoors and rural environment I spend my time in heavily influences my work.

 Describe your creative process. Are there any rituals or rites of passage you exercise before you begin a new piece?

I often begin with a vague image in my mind and work to find references  that I can employ to create that picture in a sketch. From there it's choosing what colors I want to use, the mood I want to convey, and the many layers of paint to build something true to the original idea but much more fleshed out and concrete as a finished product.

Where do you draw inspiration?

Everywhere, but especially nature and life cycles. Life, death, and decay are equally beautiful and fascinating to me.

Who are your artistic influences or gurus?

Oh there are so many! Daneisha Davis-Harger, Mab Graves, Brett Manning, Lauren Breaux, Caylin Jayde, Megan van Groll, V. Steiner, Nichole Lanthier, Emily Spikes, Shanna Van Maurik and so many more

In New Orleans, art and music go hand in hand. What type of music, band or song lyric best describes your work?

Oh that's a tough one. I tend to enjoy both high energy and moody, maudlin music- a favorite lyric that really gets me though is "Long ago on the ship, she asked, 'why pyramids?' he said, 'think of them as an immense invitation.'"

Where can we find you when you are not creating art?

At home with my family and animals, on long outdoor walks, cozied in bed watching my comfort shows and movies. 

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

Early mornings, Fridays, and October

What is something people don’t know about you? A fun fact.

If I hadn't pursued art and didn't have crippling stage fright- I would want to be the singer of a band.

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