About Me

Hello. I am an artist living in Georgia. I have been honing my oil painting skills for the past few years. Originally a reporter, writer, and photographer, I like to blend my photojournalism, creative writing skills, and my love of literature by using photographs and literature as inspiration for my paintings, colliding three of my passions for the perfect union. Using photographs allows me to work in the comfort of my home studio. Painting mainly landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes, I enjoy exploring the depths of movement and composition to tell a story. I have always been fascinated with the sky. I’ve also always been intrigued by houses, buildings, and other structures, and wondered about the people who reside there. Painting allows me to explore those stories and let them play out on the canvas. I work in Athens, Ga. as a marketing coordinator for a law firm and I live in Loganville with my youngest son and our cat, Anakin. Many of my original paintings are for sale, but I can also do prints at a reduced cost. Please click the link in my shop to see available paintings and prints. I also do commissions upon request. If you’re interested in purchasing something, or just want to discuss an idea for a commission, please fill out the contact form. I would love to hear from you. 🙂

Education

• The University of Georgia/Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
  Bachelor of Arts – ABJ with honors, Magazines/Journalism
  
• University of North Georgia
  Associate of Arts, Journalism

Volunteer Work

• SANE, Inc.
  Marketing Chair (Sept. 2019 – Present)
  The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program (SANE) provides victim forensic examinations and evidence collection, court testimony, and community prevention education related to rape, sexual, and physical assault. The SANE Program functions as a non-profit 501 (c) 3 agency and is currently governed by a board of directors. I sit on the board as the marketing chair and help with overall marketing, media relations, website management, graphic design, and event coordination.

Other hobbies I enjoy include photography, graphic design, video editing, reading, writing, and supporting other artists. 🙂