BIOGRAPHY

Born in Colorado and raised across Pennsylvania and Texas, I was immersed in creativity from an early age. With an artist as a mother and a deep admiration for her work, art became second nature to me—I was painting before I could even speak. From the moment I could hold a brush, expressing myself visually became my way of understanding the world.

Now a student at The University of Akron, minoring in art, I specialize in hyperrealism, working primarily with oil, acrylic, and graphite. My artistic journey has been shaped by both personal expression and recognition, including receiving a Gold Key Award at the national level in the Scholastic Art Competition, where my piece was exhibited on tour for a year and even hung in the halls of Congress. I am a winner of the Congressional Art Competition for the Northeast District 13 of Ohio and was also a two-time recipient of the Purchase Prize at Archbishop Hoban High School I was also was honored to win a competition in tribute to the Holocaust at the Akron Civic Theatre.

Art is more than just a skill—it's my voice. It gives me confidence, serves as my therapy, and allows me to explore emotions, challenge perspectives, and spark meaningful conversations. Through my work, I strive to project difficult themes and encourage dialogue on complex, often controversial topics.

Every piece I create is not just a reflection of my technical skill but a deeper look into the emotions and realities that shape our world.