I work by the quote, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable” by Cesar A. Cruz.
 My work consists of what I call, “Bird Girls.” I create my work on a variety of surfaces ranging from wood to garments to traditional cloth canvas. I source my inspiration photos from found bones and oddities.

I create my work from my love of all things strange and mystical. My work is my meditation and I find as I create them, they begin to take on a life of their own. I have been asked, “what do they mean?” to which I now ask, what do they mean to you? My hope is that my work speaks to you individually, as my creations may fill a place in your heart that is completely different than my own. I use my experiences, my fascinations, my sadness and my joy to create my pieces.

  I had the wonderful privilege of graduating from the University of New Mexico where I received my Bachelor in Art with a concentration in Painting and Drawing. My time at the University allowed me to study under wonderful artists such as Scott Anderson and Beau Carey. I learned how to embrace and harness my work. I found a way to create my truth. I learned how to stand behind my work unfailingly, yet be open to critiques and the opportunity to grow. Born and raised in Albuquerque, I have been given many opportunities to share my work with my community. I have shown work in group shows throughout the city, participated in monthly “Art Walks” and had a booth at the annual Rail Yards Holiday show. I also currently teach private art lessons ranging from technical drawing and painting too crafting for my younger students.

I decided to become a full time, professional artist in the fall of 2019 when I realized that I no longer wanted to fit the mold of a 9-5 job. When asked the question, “if you could do anything/be anything, what would you be?” I would answer, “a full time artist.” I realized that I was not made to sit behind a desk, and that is okay. Taking the leap to be a full time artist has had its ups and downs but at the end of the day, I would not trade it for the world.