Raised in rural New Hampshire, I spent my childhood immersed in the forest and books. Afternoons spent daydreaming in the dappled sunlight of my secret mossy spot, building branch forts, and exploring aimlessly, provided a foundation of imagination and awe that I bring to my artwork today.

My creative process happens organically as I weave together emotions, memories, and present experiences, while also drawing upon outward elements to build the composition. My paintings are not preordained- they evolve as my curiosity about the story being expressed unfolds. 

My paintings are an exploration of color and texture. I use oil and cold wax as my medium because it allows me to create richly layered surfaces that give life to my subjects. In my paintings, I explore the themes of belonging and being human. These are things that I think about a lot—how we fit into this world, how we're all connected by our shared humanity. My work centers around that idea and looks at it from many different angles: sometimes it's about the beauty and power of nature; other times it's about what it means to be human; and still other times it's about finding comfort in the messiness of life. My subjects are often portrayed in a state of contemplation, which reflects my own experience with life's changes and challenges. The resulting images are meant to be thought-provoking and tender.