Above all else, my work is informed by and rooted in my relationship with Christ. As both an artist and a disciple, my primary goal is that He be glorified in every piece I create. Ultimately, my hands and my works of art are not my own but rather a participation in His work of creation. I enjoy most of all the gift and challenge of capturing the beautiful complexities of the human person, whether through a carefully staged portrait or an attempt to capture the fleeting, unintentional marks people leave behind as they move and breathe in this world. 

Creating is a deeply personal process for me, and I am utterly captivated by the world around me. A naturally attentive person with a vast memory, I keep a mental scrapbook of  people, places, and moments I notice on long walks or drives, in strange places, or in time spent with those I love most. I am always thinking and holding closely all that I receive; thus my work often seems to burst out of my soul and bloom when it is ready. Every piece is a fragment of my own mind, heart, and soul; each acts as a window into my perception of God’s vastness in our world.

I owe every ounce of my success primarily to God, but secondarily to my family, closest friends, and mentors who have supported, encouraged, and stood with me through my entire artistic journey. From my father, an artist and photographer himself who passed his love for creating onto me, to every teacher, professor, and mentor who encouraged me to keep creating, to my beloved friends and family who have stood by my side in every stage of life, nothing I possess is my own; I owe everything to Him. I am incredibly grateful to God for all that I have received and pray that my work can shed light on even an ounce of this gratitude.