The portrait is the primary focus in my work because there is something powerful and fundamental about connecting to a story or an emotion through the human face. At infancy, we find belonging and safety in seeing our parent’s smile. As adults, we discover a sense of home and acceptance in connecting with a dear friend or a partner’s loving gaze.

I have also long been fascinated with dance and movement. Emotion, stories, and even just the day-to-day rhythms of our lives are so beautifully expressed and communicated through the figure in motion.

Within my work, the viewer will find a variety of media used to explore capturing the portrait and the figure in motion. My hope is that this blend of color, value, and technique will draw the viewer into the story and concept to connect to a moment, a brushstroke, a smile, or a tear. As you take in each moment, may you be reminded that no matter where you are, you are never alone.