About
Born in the City of Angels and raised in the heart of the harbor of Los Angeles by a single mother of five children, there was never enough money to spend on art supplies, but this didn’t stop me from creating.
Inspired by a wall mural at a local park, I began drawing on everything, from my mom’s white walls to city walls. On a school trip to an art museum, my eyes and heart were opened wide, letting in the colors and absorbing the massive size of Sam Francis’s painting Basel Mural I, II, III. I was overwhelmed by Frank Lobdell’s November 1961 painting, which introduced me to abstract art.
I’m colorblind in one eye, which has led me to develop a unique style of creating abstract paintings that focus on space, voids, and distance.
Artist Statement
My artistic journey is a tapestry woven with the threads of human connection. Each painting, each sketch, is a reflection of the individuals I've encountered along the way. Their stories, their expressions, their very essence have become the raw material for my creative process. Some pieces are vibrant celebrations of joy, capturing the infectious laughter and warmth of newfound friendships. Others are born from the shadows, emerging from the poignant moments of tragedy and loss I've witnessed. These works carry a quiet weight, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship. And then there are the pieces inspired by wit, the sharp exchanges and playful banter that spark a different kind of energy on the canvas, a dance between light and shadow, humor and truth. Through every brushstroke, I strive to honor the indelible mark these people have left on my life, transforming their experiences into art that speaks to the shared human experience.