When I sit down to create, I don’t always begin with a clear image or plan. Sometimes what I see in my head is defined; other times it’s fragmented and unclear. I work instinctively, drawing whatever feels right in the moment. I start with a light hand, blocking out forms before gradually building pressure, contrast, and detail. If a piece doesn’t feel right, I revise it repeatedly; sometimes to the point of starting over entirely. My work often lives in the space between chaos and control.

 

Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to how art can capture a moment in time. I often struggle to visually piece together moments that have already passed, and creating art allows me to preserve them. In that way, my work becomes a record of memory, emotion, and imagined histories. I was once drawn to the idea of becoming a fantasy author, and that interest still shapes my practice. Through visual art, I tell stories, build worlds, and explore moments that feel fleeting or unreal.

 

Art has always been part of my life. I come from a long line of visual artists, and some of my earliest memories involve watching my grandmother paint. She often worked in still life and realism, and I vividly remember her spending days painting a watercolor of our house simply because she felt inspired. Seeing art treated as a natural, everyday act left a lasting impression on me and continues to influence how I create.

 

My work is inspired by dreamscapes, imagined landscapes, music, games, and cinematic worlds. I’m drawn to layered narratives, hidden details, and fictional universes; whether existing ones or entirely my own. I enjoy creating characters and environments that invite interpretation, allowing my work to hold different meanings for different viewers.

 

I work across a range of subjects including figure drawing, realism, character design, and dreamlike environments. My preferred mediums include graphite, charcoal, ink, paint, and digital tools like Procreate. I gravitate toward drawing-based processes for their flexibility and immediacy, allowing the work to evolve naturally as I go.

 

Ultimately, I use art as a way to connect with memories, stories, and others who may find meaning in the spaces I create.