I studied Art and Design at Cal Poly SLO, then continued my graduate work in Graphic Design at The Academy of Art University. In the 10+ years since, I’ve split my time between the worlds of Branding, Advertising, and Fine Art. Today I am a full-time fine artist, selling my work through galleries, social media, pop-ups and partnerships.
Artist Statement
I construct graphic, timeless images from hand-stained newspaper, juxtaposing modern designs with retro content. The lively graphics characteristic of vintage print-media balance the reductive approach to my subject matter.
The detail in my newspaper clippings represent the texture of society; viewers can feel that sense of history frozen in time. We are made up, after all, of the memories and lessons of our past. A person takes in the headlines, stories and advertisements, experiences them in the context of the artwork at large, and draws connections between the two.
I attribute my current aesthetic to my background as a designer in the advertising industry. Pair that with a long-time love of vintage and craft, and you get a graphic blend of old and new. Lastly, my reoccurring beach-casual theme is pulled from a magnetic attraction to water, and the simplicity of life that often surrounds it.
