Artist Statement

I create art in many forms and formats and throughout my work, I strive to create the glow of a well told story captured in an image. Within that context, I enjoy exploring the way humans anthropomorphize objects, pets, and even emotions themselves. In my mask series, I’ve painted historic artifacts found in museums in order to feel and then manipulate the creators' embedded emotion. In other work, I’m particularly inspired by my two cats and the unique personalities of their many toys.