Growing up in Mississippi I was mentored under the tutelage of Andrew Lark, who taught the importance of mastering value, contour, and composition seen in modern artists like artist Charles White.

As a young artist, I always understood that my creative journey was a process that included research and developing my own philosophies about contemporary art. I study materialism so that each painting is a unique journey with the foundation of modern realism. There is no one single answer to an artistic problem. Each work of art will bring a different perspective and I hope to use painting as a tool to manifest my ideas.

My own art reflects the pedagogy of learning through exploration. My time in the military and my Southern roots are common themes in my art. I create art that holds a mirror to modern-day female warriors to create a space where both formalism and historical reflection convene. Each biographical depiction highlights historical customs and document changes within the armed forces. The collection of female veterans will be shared on an international scale to document the female faces of warfare and pay reverence to their dedication.

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