I began my art career as a high school student at Clay Central/Everly.  It was during that time that I developed a love for creating art.  My high school pieces received awards at several regional art shows.  I am currently studying Art History at Lake Forest College, a suburban Chicago school.  My works Rainy Day, Bottles, Acorns, and Anatomy were chosen to appear in a show entitled “Distinct Visual Languages.”  I have also participated in symposium exhibits through my college.

            After completing school, I aspire to have a career in the art world.  I have worked with regional Chicago galleries and will be studying abroad in Florence during the spring to further my art knowledge and experience.

            My preferred mediums are oil paints and charcoal, but I enjoy experimenting with other mediums as well.  I am drawn to color and light, and tend to highlight those elements in my works.