About the Artist

Let me set the scene:

I was bored. A rare thing for me, since there’s always someone in my house to talk to. 

When I was around four years old, we lived in an incredibly tiny apartment, and the narrow hallway leading to the nursery was lined with two rickety bookshelves. Something caught my eye. A garish pink basket that stood out in the dim light.  

I drew closer and stared at the basket’s belongings. They were coloring books. I couldn't recall ever particularly enjoying coloring books, but my siblings were asleep, and there was nothing else to do. I grabbed the first flimsy book in the line, found some crayons, and brought it all to the dining table. 

That afternoon, I was coloring and drawing for hours.

I once read a quote from Mathew Arnold, where he says, “...beauty, in a word… is only truth seen from another side.” It was at this moment in my life that I learned I want to love and strive for truth, and art is one of the ways I can do that. 

Now, after decades of honing my craft craft, refining my technique, and become the wise, venerable woman that I-

No, just kidding.

Although I do hope to be wise someday, right now I’m just a high schooler saving for college (cue shameless plug). My incredible studio is my bedroom, a desk, and a hand-me-down drafting table. Plus, you know, art stuff. Kind of important. And I love it. I love my little bedroom/studio. I also love my unglamorous, homeschooled (yup, I’m one of those kids), high school lifestyle, with no discernible schedule, but a lot of laughing, singing, and church. 

Despite being homeschooled, I have quite a few art teachers to thank, including Mrs. Shanon, who taught me the Doxology, and that the painter is as important as the painting; Mrs. Donahue, who re-introduced me to watercolor; and Mrs. Summer, who showed me that India Ink and watercolor paint are not, in fact, the same thing. 

Then, of course, there's my parents, who I have to thank for teaching me 95% of everything else I know, including, but not limited to: Bach, the Muppets, math, how not to hate math, snark, and that ziti & enchiladas are always better when they burn your mouth.