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ABOUT

My Creative Journey

My journey as a painter is inspired by life’s moments, capturing realism through light, shadow, the use of detail, and how these elements work together to bring an image to life. Through my oil paintings, I seek to capture on canvas the moments that make up the tapestry of our lives. Inviting the viewer to be taken on a journey of intricate details. To pause, spend some time, take a closer look, and to discover the story painted within.

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Each stroke of the brush reflects my passion for conveying tranquility and profound emotional depth. My standout pieces exemplify my talent for appreciating the subtle nuances of light and shadow, creating an immersive experience that resonates long after viewing. Discover the artistry that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary visual narratives.

As a self-taught artist born in Wisconsin, I cultivated my love for drawing, and began developing my own style and skills at the age of 10.  I continued my focus on art, working with various mediums through my teenage years as well.  After 30 years of life's adventures away from painting, I returned to the paint brush and easel in 2017, and. moved to Oklahoma in 2021, to finally pursue my dream of painting full-time. 

 

I consider myself to be extremely lucky to be a full-time artist, who loves finding inspiration for my work through personal passions, life experiences and emotions.  I feel painting in the realist style, capturing the play of light, along with my love of detail helps to draw the viewer into my work, connecting with them on an emotional and intimate level.    

 

After exhibiting my work for the first time in 2023, I have had the privilege of being featured in various group and gallery exhibitions in Oklahoma, and National competitions.  As a proud member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), the Portrait Society of America and the Tulsa Artists' Coalition (TAC), I continually strive to push myself as an artist, and enjoy being a part of this creative community.  

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