As a child, I have a distinct memory of watching my mother paint and feeling compelled to try it out myself. The age of 12 was when I realized painting would always be a desire and passion of mine. This desire continued to my college years at the University of New York at Stony Brook. While I was studying there, a professor of mine suggested that I apply to an artist residency. With great surprise, I was accepted to the Chautauqua Institute with a partial scholarship in the summer of 2001. After having an amazing experience there and graduating from Stony Brook, I applied to another residency. This time I had applied to the Vermont Studio Center, which generously gave me a full scholarship in September 2003.

Presently I live in Smithtown Long Island and feel very fortunate for where my life has lead me. The location that I live on is a serene and magical place that lets me tap into my passions every day. It is at this place where I keep creating and growing as a person.

I tend to use landscape as inspiration for both my realistic and abstract paintings. My computer has opened up another creative process for me as well. Using these media, I extend myself into the unknown and, at times, familiar places.