Life Drawing, 2019
Drawn in charcoal.
Life Drawing 3, 2019
Drawn in pencil crayons.
Life Drawing 4, 2019
Drawn in pencil crayons.
Portrait of Kat Blanco, 2017.
The portrait was made in willow charcoal and was a part of a portfolio assignment for Life Drawing and Anatomy class. The objective was to draw a portrait of yourself or a fellow classmate from life. The next requirement included drawing the portrait in the style of an artist.
Life Drawing 2, 2019
Drawn in charcoal.
Life Drawing 5, 2019
Drawn in charcoal
Portrait of Prince, 2019
Portrait of Prince drawn in prisma pencil crayons. The drawing references his song "When the Doves Cry." Created in memory of the artist as April 21st marks three years since his passing.
Untitled, 2018
pencil crayon
Lava Woman, 2018
Created in pencil crayon and ink. Exploring the concept of an angry woman who has a fiery spirit.
Life is too short to be at war with yourself, 2018
Pencil crayon.
“Life is too short to spend at war with yourself.” Lock up all those sticks and stones (negativity) that you throw at yourself. Self-love is key. You are as tough as a diamond and sparkle like one too
Goldfish Mermaid, 2019
Pencil crayon and ink.
Office Banter, 2018
Ink and watercolour.
Mental illness is important to me because it affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly throughout your life. The subject needs to be taken seriously amongst people from all walks of life and age groups to promote the importance of sustaining ones wellbeing. Stigmas regarding mental illness are deceiving, and can lead individuals to dismiss signs that are demonstrated by their loved ones or coworkers. People behave in different ways when they are unwell, and recognizing that something is wrong is vital. Showing the slightest bit of empathy and compassion towards a stranger, coworker, classmate, or loved one can make a huge difference. Whether the person is facing a mental health disorder or just going through a rough time, responding sensitively and just listening can encourage an open dialogue. Be supportive and find out what you can do to help.
Outside/in # 2, 2016
ink drawings on 8.5” x 11” paper. Line art taken into Photoshop and a gradient was added. Artwork inspired by Alphonse Mucha. Logo design.
Outside/in # 2, 2016
ink drawings on 8.5” x 11” paper. Artwork inspired by Alphonse Mucha.
In Control, 2016
Pen on 14" x 16" paper.
1960s Bachelor Kitchen, 2017
Client Professor of Structural II David Bluestein drawing made in pencil.
Kids Bedroom, 2017
Client Professor of Structural II David Bluestein. Drawing made in pencil.
Emotional Roundabout, 2019
Oil painting on 18" x 24" canvas. “Emotional Roundabout” relates to changes in my mood depending on certain experiences and outcomes encountered throughout my life. A range of emotions such as happiness, anger, and sadness are depicted by the five self-portraits as they relate to the signs placed along the road at the bottom of the figures. Events such as finishing school, transitioning to adulthood, establishing a career, paying bills, planning for the future, and maintaining a social life have been challenging. As a person who worries a lot, these mile stones and my progress within each are overwhelming to think about. Occasionally I feel stuck in a roundabout of emotions that center on one or more of the signs depicted, until I find a way to feel better and exit. “Emotional Roundabout” relates to the theme of the Roots/Routes exhibition because the individual I become when I am stressed about these experiences, is unlike my cheerful personality, and a sense of loathing kicks in. Keeping in mind that there is always a positive way out of my current emotional turmoil is reassuring. The best thing I can do to get out of the loop is reach out to others and talk about my feelings.
Afrodite(s), 2018
Oil paint on 8 "x 11" panel.
Descending to Divinity, 2016, oil paint on 72" x 72".
The painting was created for Professor Kelly Jazvac and Patrick Howletts final year Practicum studio show. Themes of racial perception, sexuality and gender stereotypes are questioned.
Tormented, 2015
Oil paint on 48” x 84.” The subject matter of the painting deals with themes of social pressure in regards to altering the female body to be more desirable.
Restrictions, 2015
Oil paint on 48" x 48" wood panel.
Late nineteenth-century Victorian ideals of the female body that distinguished the middle-class from working women and the uncivilized. The fashion style of the era promoted the use of corsets to shape the body into an hour-glass figure. Tight lacing of the corset often led to sickness as a result of compressed ribs and organs. The romanticizing of morbidity and sexuality was represented in paintings of the era that objectified women in stages of death.
Fine Art
Oil paint on 16" x 20" canvas.
Cultural appropriation of black culture.
Untambles, 2015
Oil paint on 18” x 30” fabric. Air dry clay sculptures.
Birds on a Wire, 2018
Birds on a Wire, 2018
Acrylic paint. Artwork of birds on a wire created for the art director at Picture Depot.
untitled, 2015
plaster, acrylic paints, and round cork board.
The Grange, 2015, Oil paint on wood.