I began painting in 2020, starting with gouache and now working mostly in oils. Though I have artistic roots—relatives who painted, ran galleries, and passed along a love of watercolor—what comes off my brush is the result of practice, exploration, and a deep curiosity to express myself visually. I’m inspired by artists like Clare Bowen, Lena Rivo, Chris Long, Walt Bartman, and I’m continually learning from their work and my own. Creativity, to me, is a lifelong playmate—one that reminds me there’s no perfection in art, just growth with every brushstroke.