“Through my work, I evoke the myths and memories of personal experience in the Natural World…”

As a studio artist living and working on a loud corner in New Orleans, my creativity is fueled by the vibrant history of the city and the tranquil moments spent at my fishing camp in the Louisiana Salt Marsh. Through my work, I evoke the myths and memories of personal experience in the Natural World as I colorfully explore humanity’s intercourse with Mother Nature.

I’ve been captivated by diverse art movements from a young age, but it was my initial foray into Oil Painting and Sculpture at Louisiana State University that ignited my artistic drive. A passion to learn more about producing art in the classical tradition brought me back to my hometown to attend the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts where I became firmly grounded in the fundamentals of drawing and painting from life.  I still employ those time honored traditions in my studio practice while bringing a contemporary edge to my work by experimenting with materials and subject matter to bring art into this world that is fresh and new.

My artwork is produced using layers of oil colors and glazes on combinations of wood, aluminum, burlap, and canvas. I work from life, memory, photographs, and my imagination.