I’ve been filling sketchbooks since I was a child. My parents and grandparents were creative and always allowed me to follow my passions. Through high school I participated in whatever art event I could, painting murals, attending art club, illustrating yearbooks, all that.
After high school, I worked at Trek Bicycles for a bit, painting bikes. Then I spontaneously joined the Army. I served from 2000 to 2005. It was good, but also bad, nothing too crazy. I continued as an artist throughout, providing tattoo designs, painting murals, and always filling sketchbooks.
Once getting out, I immediately enrolled at The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. I discovered and fell in love with printmaking. I was attracted to the sculptural process, using 3D objects to make 2D art. I felt connected to the community of printers always sharing spaces and equipment. I especially loved the ability to make multiple unique pieces. I loved it all but felt a little out of place, so I tried horticulture at MATC. That didn’t last long. Ultimately I finished my BFA in Printmaking at UW - Milwaukee. While there I got married, adopted a dog, had a kid, and cultivated a granite etching business.
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"Creativity in and of itself is important for remaining healthy, remaining connected to yourself, and connected to the world."
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910-818-2146
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