Education:
Graduated College of the Desert, Palm Desert: Associate of Arts Degree, 2004
Graduated California State University, Fresno: Bachelor of Arts Degree, 2006
Artist Statement:
I began painting during my first year of college, I took a painting class and I
hated it. I have always loved art, and I especially loved to draw, so I figured that
painting would be a fun and relaxing class to take. However, I felt as though I had no
control when it came to painting and I found it to be incredibly frustrating. It wasn't
until I stopped trying so hard to control it that I began to love painting. I graduated
four years later from California State University, Fresno with my Bachelor of Arts
Degree, with a concentration in drawing and painting (mainly painting).
As an abstract artist I love experimenting with different shapes, colors and
textures. I primarily work with acrylic on canvas. However, I also incorporate found
objects into my work in order to create my mixed media pieces. I incorporate
materials such as glass, metal, wax, etc. in order to add interesting depth and
texture. I start with an object and/or color and see where it takes me from there. I
never know how a painting will end up looking, I just stop when it feels right.