"I was raised in a creative environment in the Deep South. For as long as I can remember, proper etiquette and design have been my guides. I am fortunate to have a BFA in painting from the University of Georgia and a MFA in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta. My education has led to a summer in the hills of Cortona, Italy, a love affair with events and marketing, and a visual language that never tires. I currently reside in Decatur, Georgia with my two young sons. When I'm not painting, I enjoy teaching abstract painting classes for adults. You can find my paintings throughout the United States. About My Work: I am interested in art that is both accessible and thought provoking. My paintings play with connections—what it means to have a clear path, and adversely what it feels like to forgo the path and discover your surroundings. Adventurous color palettes, a variety of layers, and imaginative mark-making are my tools of choice to create pieces that allow for each viewer to discover something for themselves. I view art as an investment, so my aim is to create paintings that grow with the viewer for years to come, allowing them to not just appreciate what it looks like in their setting, but find different pockets of excitement every time they admire it."