Artist statement:

“Few things are as compelling as looking at an image of a person and allowing yourself to experience the emotions it conveys. People are my inspiration, and thus my work consists primarily of portraiture. Color, texture, and facial expressions are the tools I use to evoke emotion. My work is meant to draw the viewer in, inviting them to connect simultaneously with the people in the painting as well as their own emotions. 

Through my art, I seek to give a voice to those who are often unheard in society. Whether it’s marginalization and pain experienced by minorities or mental health issues, I seek to bring about healing and spark dialogue through the themes in my work. Though my work focuses on people of color, I believe our shared humanity allows all to understand and connect with it.”