I was born in Danbury, Connecticut, a place that holds hazy memories from my early years, memories that have stayed with me through time. Among these recollections, a defining moment emerged when I was just a young child of four or five. After a captivating trip to see Star Wars with my parents, the urge to create art gripped me. The very next day, during a school recess, I immersed myself in sketching X-Wings and Tie-Fighters on a generous piece of paper. Picture me, a solitary figure by the window, observing my peers at play, yet never feeling alone. My classmates were drawn to my drawings, igniting a passion within me to pursue artistry. This passion led me to college, where having never had any real art instruction, I faced a daunting array of skilled artists who seemed light-years ahead. Their artistry spoke in metaphors unfamiliar to me, leaving me feeling outmatched and adrift. Feeling disillusioned with the art world's seemingly impenetrable complexities, I set off on spontaneous journeys, seeking connections that resonated with my soul. I did find my way back to college where I immersed myself in art but never lost sight of what drew me toward it or what pushed me away. I believe my journey through those years put the idea that every painting, drawing, sculpture, each and every piece of art has a story behind it or, at least, a story waiting to be told. I love to put stories into my art illustrations especially in chidrens book illustrations. Eventually, fate guided me to Austin, Texas, a place that instantly felt like home, where I eventually found love and started a family—a journey that brings me to where I stand today.
