I was raised in Floyd County, Virginia, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. I have had a passsion to create all of my life. My surroundings provided the perfect outlet for this need.
I have diligently developed my own style of painting, which I feel is still evolving and growing. As I have grown artistically through the years, my goal is now to convey the feeling of what I paint to the viewer. If I paint a tree, my hope is that the viewer will feel the roughness, sense the wind and movement, and enter the serenity of the environment. If I am painting a portrait, I try to capture the essence of the person I'm painting. I want the casual observer to get a sense of the person. Whether it is the mischievous sparkle in a child's eye or the proud tenacity of an old farmer, I want my audience to get to know the person in the painting.
I enjoy working in multiple mediums and any subject matter that whispers to me. Being diverse in my creative process prevents me from becoming stagnant, allowing me to be open and continue to grow as an artist. I feel I have developed a style that reflects my life, my values, and my passions. My inspiration comes from observing the small vignettes of everyday life. These stories are nostalgic reminders of where we come from and hints of where we're going.
