As far back as I can remember, I have drawn and painted faces. In fact, there is much evidence pointing to the fact that I spent an inordinate amount of time drawing Sister Mary Francis Catherine in 3rd Grade instead of paying attention in her math class.

I believe that making art is a form of communication. It’s a way to narrate life and attempt to make sense of common human experiences; it’s also a path to re-frame your personal life story. I incorporate symbolism, color, and whimsy to support a painting’s narrative.

And the math that I daydreamed through in 3rd Grade now shows up in my paintings as “pretend equations” and symbols scratched into the backgrounds of my paintings. Sister Mary Francis would be so proud.