The world around us is ever-changing, infinitely expanding, and rearranging. Whether on a macro or micro-scale, entities that are not recognizable, crawl and squeeze their way through space and time. Inspired by saprophytes, the wildlife of the deep sea, and voyages across inner and outer space, my work comes to life through different tools and mediums. Similar to the earth and its never-ending evolution, my art is always evolving. Studying the vast world of nature puts into perspective how large and rich the Earth and the universe really are; it reminds us where we really lie in the scheme of the universe, takes us out of our comfort zone mentally, and opens up our minds intellectually. My work means to remind people of where they are, and inspire them to pay closer attention to the beautiful details in life.



Born and raised in Falls Church, VA, daughter of a naval engineer and IT director, I began to paint when I was six years old. I developed my skills through childhood by taking classes from the Art League in Alexandria, VA and in school. 

My college studies began at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, where I studied the old masters of the Renaissance and became interested in realism. I left Richmond and finished my undergrad studies at Virginia Tech, where my influences changed after studying Salvador Dali, M.C. Escher, Daniel Zeller, Ernesto Caivano, and other surrealists and abstract artists. My interest in realism evolved into interest in surrealism and fantasy. I began to create illustrations of creatures not of this world. My work took a turn to nature and science, and I began to study mycology, cytology, deep-sea biology, and cosmology.  My work has become about the study of the natural world and how to represent it with ink, pencil, and paint.

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I have lived and worked in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, and now live and work in Washington D.C area.

 

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Past Exhibits:

2017, TeaPop, North Hollywood, CA

2017, M Street Cafe, Sherman Oaks, CA

2016, Essentia Gallery, Berkeley, CA

2014, Towns Burr Art Gallery, Burbank, CA

2014, Athenaeum, Alexandria, VA 

2013 Mish Mish Art Gallery Exhibit, Blacksburg, VA

2013 Capital One University Combine Show, Richmond, VA

2013, Graduating Senior Art Show, Perspective Gallery, Blacksburg VA

2013, Student Art Show, Virginia Tech Perspective Gallery, Blacksburg, VA

2013, Senior Art Show, Armory Gallery, Blacksburg, VA

2012, XYZ Gallery, Silent Night Auction, Blacksburg, VA

2012, XYZ Gallery, Science/Art Show, Blacksburg, VA

2012, XYZ Gallery, Summer Work Show, Blacksburg, VA

2010, NVCC Juried Art Show, Alexandria, VA

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Past Clients:

The Dead Poet, NY 2019

Avra, Beverly Hills, CA 2018

Republic of Pie, North Hollywood, 2018

Pitfire, North Hollywood, Venice, Westwood, Pasadena, CA 2016-18

Bourbon Steak, Glendale, CA 2017

Bacari, Glendale, CA 2018

Riverside and Red Door, Toluca Lake, CA 2014-2018

Mickey Hargitay Plants, Hollywood, CA 2017

Bouchon, Beverly Hills, CA 2015-2017

Maxwell Wine Bar, Washington D.C. 2017

Alexandria Pastry Shop, Alexandria, VA 2013

 

 

Education:

2009 VCU Art School-Fine Arts

2013 BFA Studio Art

College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Tech

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Awards and Accolades

2009 Art Convocation Award

2009 VCU Leadership Scholarship 

2010 & 2011 Virginia Tech Outstanding Portfolio Scholarship

2013 Virginia Tech Outstanding Studio Award

2014 Published in Washington Post

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