I believe art is synonymous with life. My goal is to stimulate awareness that art is not only fun, but it provides us with a deeper understanding of our emotions, self-awareness, and how to communicate with others. I am passionate about art, and I remember personally as a child, art was my voice. I was extremely shy and quiet, but anytime I held some form of art material in my hand, I felt alive and I had something to convey through the art I created. Fast forward to being an adult- I still feel the same way (except I’m no longer shy and quiet)! I’m a “military brat” which afforded me the opportunity to learn how to embrace and establish an appreciation for people from all walks of life; seeing past color, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds. At a young age, I chose to approach life with a “glass half-full" mindset, because I was raised by parents that endured and overcame hardships such as racial prejudice and segregation. Determined to provide a better life for me and my siblings, my father proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years. We moved alot! To this day, I still love to travel. I’ve lived in Europe, visited over 5 countries, and has toured over 15 states throughout the USA.
I take pride in creating personalized works of art made to my clientele’s specifications. I also love teaching art; knowing that artwork enriches my students lives by creating a sense of empowerment and confidence for them brings me great joy and complete fulfillment. I possess strong interpersonal skills with extensive experience and years of working with many children and adults from diverse demographic backgrounds. To excel in my craft, I invested in myself by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio from UC Santa Barbara, and a Masters degree in Business Administration from University of LaVerne.
