My journey as an artist began with a simple box of crayons and a quiet determination to stay inside the lines. I still remember the thrill of graduating to the coveted 64-piece set—each color a new possibility. In those early years, I found comfort in order and boundaries. Today, my work lives in contrast to that beginning. I have moved from staying inside the lines to intentionally stepping beyond them, embracing the freedom and uncertainty of abstraction.

Creating abstract art allows me to explore what can’t always be put into words. It gives me the space to stay present, respond to the moment, and trust the process. My paintings evolve organically—often beginning with one intention and ending somewhere entirely unexpected through layering, mark-making, and gesture. That unfolding mirrors my own personal growth and way of seeing the world: curious, open, and expressive.

As Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” For me, painting is more than a practice—it’s my language, my way of understanding and connecting with the world. Through abstraction, I’m able to access and share something deeper: emotion, intuition, and the beauty of what lies just beyond the obvious.