My artistic journey began 10 years ago when I got sober. Instead of drugs and alcohol, I decided to step foot in an acting class. Since then, I’ve been working diligently at a career in the performing arts and I’m constantly challenging myself to stay creative, to break the mold, and to find my artistic voice.

Four years ago, I picked up a paintbrush, terrified that I would ruin any decent sketch that I put on the canvas and started my journey as a painter.  Art is my new drug.  It is wonderful to pick up a paintbrush every day and paint something new.  I’ve always chased the pride gained from improving a new skill. Every time I paint I get better and open up a new world of creativity and vision that I didn’t know I had.

Fast forward to 2024. We were coming off of an actor strike. It was slow as hell. I moved from New Orleans back to Los Angeles to further my acting career and there was nothing going on. I packed my whole studio into a U-Haul and drove to a cabin in Northern Idaho. I poured all my frustrations and pain into a canvas. I spent four months painting every day and I accomplished some of my best work as an artist and as a human being.  I now have a portfolio of over fifty paintings where I can see how my life’s journey has landed on the canvas.

Artist's Statement

“Don't ask me who's influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he's digested, and I've been reading all my life.” - Giorgos Seferis

I’m a pop artist fueled by the raw energy of punk rock. Growing up, bands like [black flag, the misfits, and pennywise] weren’t just music—they were oxygen. That rebellion is in everything I create. I’m drawn to big, bold, unapologetic pieces, splattered with bright colors. My palate? Simple—I’m obsessed with pretty shiny shit..

Being part Cherokee, I’m deeply connected to Native American culture and history. I channel that into celebrating icons like Sitting Bull and Geronimo—figures who shaped the world and continue to inspire mine. Honoring them isn’t just about the past; it’s about recognizing the resilience and beauty that still lives on today.

I’m also fascinated by modern legends—Michael Jordan, Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe, Jean-Michel Basquiat. Their stories push me to ask, How much color can I push into reality without losing it? Where’s the line between chaos and control? I thrive on that tension, chasing the perfect mix of visual overload and grounded realism. And the eyes? Always the eyes. Somehow, every stare I paint pulls me closer to their soul.

Lately, I’ve been working with resin and mixed media—it’s shiny, it’s vibrant, and it fits right into my obsession with turning “pretty” into powerful. I paint as big as I can, not just for the size but for the statement. Every piece I create is a testament to my curiosity, my need to push boundaries, and my hope that my work inspires others to live fiercely and love unapologetically.

Love or Die.