Always There For You

Regardless of the series, my work is unified by one overarching theme – reality. I choose to embrace the chaos and the mundane. I capture the struggles of being a mother and a human being, as well as the quiet moments that often go unappreciated. Every piece tells a story. Often my work is not meant to be pretty, as reality is not always pretty. Some may say much of my work appears dark, but to those I must respond that, just as with life, a sense of humor is often required.

My work ranges from scenes of daily life and intimate moments to large works celebrating the strength of mothers through their post-partum stretchmarks. I work primarily in oil and vary from small scenes to large pieces full of emotion. My style is contemporary simplified realism and I use black outlining throughout most of my work. I have always been drawn to the boldness of the black paint and the outlining pulls my work slightly closer to illustration and storytelling.