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BIO
I am a Southern California based, self taught multi-media Artist. I was born and raised in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and consider myself fortunate to be equally connected to both places and all of the beauty and surprises they both have to offer.
As most Artists profess, I enjoyed coloring and drawing as a child, however I didnt actually start working seriously on my artwork until my early 20s. I had to come to the realization that art IS self expression. I had to accept the idea that I was an Artist and this was my outlet. The turning point? Tell me what pains a naive, inexperienced 20 year old more than a love affair gone sour? The end had come and I locked myself in my apartment, swirled around paint, cried, cursed and fought with God. Im sure God got a kick out the show. When I stepped away from my dramatics and heartache, I discovered that I loved what had just happened. I created. My earliest paintings were primarily finger paints and because I didnt have any money for supplies, I painted on anything I could salvage. Throughout the years I've dabbled in watercolor, acrylic, pen and curious, salvaged, unidentifiable mediums.
In 2006 I gained an interest in graphic art and I began exploring my options in print. I created and sold a marketing calendar which was distributed internationally and also produced several greeting cards marketed and sold through Coffee Monster Studios. This exciting opportunity opened the door wide to other avenues and I began exhibiting my artwork in Southern California galleries. I currently participate in shows and events throughout Southern California and am on permanent exhibit at Avantgarden Gallery located in Santa Ana California.
Ive gone through many artistic phases and they all have a unique style reflecting where I was emotionally and psychologically at the time. Im constantly inspired by new and innovative suggestions, people, sea creatures, animals, children, emotional charges shoot, I am constantly growing!
My goal through all of this is to continue to create from my heart, to continue to attract and interact with you, to be a positive inspiration, and to share this freedom that Ive found in my outlet.
My artwork is on permanent exhibit at AvantGarden - The Art Gallery, located downstairs in the historic Santora Arts Building.
The address is:
207 North Broadway, Suite B-7B
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Come join me and my artsy pals at the Artwalk every 1st Saturday of the month for an evening of art, drinks, food, fun
and lots of local flair!
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