About My work
Art that Tells a Story
Through collage, vibrancy and portraiture, I examine Black American identity and melding literary imagery with visual art.
I particularly love mixed media because, essentially, there is no wrong or right way to create something in this medium. It's like a gate has been unlatched allowing my imagination and visual voice to gallop wildly across the meadow.
Experience
My background includes a combination of traditional and non-traditional study, including an undergraduate degree in English/Creative Writing from Seattle University, a master’s degree in Communications and Leadership studies from Gonzaga University, and enrollment in myriad art classes.
As a mostly self-taught professional artist, intuition plays a huge role in my creative process. I rely heavily on my senses and the right side of my brain to create freely and fearlessly with the intention of translating to the viewer the colorful imagery, memories and feelings radiating from my head, heart and soul.
I have exhibited work in large and smaller cities throughout Washington state including Spokane, Olympia, Pullman, Richland and Seattle as well as via online galleries based in California and Germany.
Public Art
Creating work that the entire community can enjoy is one of the reasons I love making art so much. Public art serves as a platform for cultural expression and storytelling. It can convey the values, history, and aspirations of a society, helping to preserve and communicate its heritage for future generations.
I am currently listed on the Public Artist Roster for the Washington State Arts Commission. If you're interested in commissioning a public art piece or purchasing one of my pieces for public art use, please contact me!