I was born in Chicago, Illinois, but was raised in a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin. Much of my childhood was spent exploring the woods, swimming the lakes and climbing the snowdrifts of this serene part of the country. My upbringing fostered a strong connection to the natural world, which remains an important aspect of my life and artwork.
As an artist, I create site-specific, illusion-based installations with acrylic paint. Most recently, I built installations within the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster, Vita Art Center, Gallery 825, Launch LA, ArtShare LA, and the International Terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). If you've been inside the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village, that's my artwork in the large staircase! My work has been featured in Juxtapoz, Beautiful/Decay, HiFructose, The Huffington Post and Beautiful Bizarre magazines.
I earned my BFA in Painting from UNC Asheville, and my MFA in Painting from CSU Northridge. Here at Moorpark College, I serve as the Visual Arts Department Chair, as well as the Director of the Moorpark College Art Gallery. The courses I teach include Painting, Watercolor, and Gallery Practices & Portfolio.