Bio
I’m an abstract impressionist and metal fabrication artist based in Southeast Houston, Texas,
drawing inspiration from this city’s vibrant culture and diverse communities. I grew up in the Bay
Area SF and attended Texas Southern University while studying Graphic Communications. I
 moved back to Houston in 2007.
My parents are from Sunnyside and 5th Ward French Town,
with deep roots to these communities and I have spent the majority of my life on a journey of
creativity which has been deeply shaped by Houston.

I’ve embraced a self-taught approach to my craft through independent study, experimentation,
and a deep passion for self-expression. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills by exploring the
intersections of emotion, movement, and form—translating inner experiences into visual
language.

My work primarily focuses on abstract impressionism where I explore the interplay between
color, gesture, and emotion. Through spontaneous mark-making and expressive brushwork, I
create compositions that invite viewers to step into my imagination and connect with the energy
behind each piece.

In addition to painting, I also incorporate welding and metalwork into my practice, creating
furniture, sculptures, lighting and installations that expand upon the ideas expressed in my
canvases.

Themes of color identity, community, and social change are central to my work. I see art as a
catalyst for conversation and connection—an opportunity to challenge perceptions and inspire
empathy.

Looking ahead, I’m committed to continuing my growth as an artist, sharing my work with a
wider audience, and using my platform to advocate for creativity, inclusion, and positive change.
Ultimately, my goal is to create art that sparks dialogue, bridges differences, and connects
people through shared human experience.
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Artist Statement
In my abstract impressionist paintings, I explore a range of emotions and perceptions using a variety of mediums and tools. I work primarily on wood, canvas and steel, employing brushes, sponges, and painting knives to create texture and depth.
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My process involves experimenting with unconventional tools like drywall tape knives and margin trowels, along with homemade knives and concrete floats. I use gesso primer and elastomeric paint to prepare the surface for layering colors and forms. My work is distressed. Many times encompassing whatever I’m feeling.
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I work with a diverse palette, including crayons, chalk, oil sticks, pastel sticks, and various paints like acrylics, oils, and watercolors. I also incorporate materials like wood filler, joint compound, saw blades, and metal shavings to add interest and texture.
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Through my art, I aim to evoke different moods and interpretations, inviting viewers to explore their own emotional responses and perceptions within the abstract compositions I create.
