I make graphite and ink drawings of people combined with abstract watercolor elements. I use photos for reference, some I’ve taken, some shared with me, some I find online. I am interested in how we share ourselves and how we see each other. In this time of instant and constant self-presentation, the consumption of curated images, particularly in the context of the digital age and social media, I am fascinated by the myriad ways in which human experiences, emotions, and perceptions can be translated into visual and conceptual forms. If there are themes to my work, something that carries through for me is finding beauty through challenging times and harder or painful moments. I strive to allow a moment to pause, and reflect on the strength and interconnectedness of the human experience.

The watercolor lines evolved out of play, and exploration of the push and pull that develops between the figures and the abstracted backgrounds. The lines represent many things, colorful landscapes, the shared connection of the weight of the times and world, the energy of the body and the universe, the unknowable aspect of the future. 

Getting lost in the process and motion of mark making is meditative and a comfort. I let the white space of the page form the environment in which the figure sits, and use the watercolor lines to explore that space. I begin with a rough sketch, find the balance between drawing and space, then work in the detail, shades, shape, posture, etc. The lines may respond to the figure and the space, or may be an emotional reaction to my subject. The mediums come together easily for me. My aim is to create a space for viewers to connect with the feelings and stories woven into my drawings, and hopefully create a bridge between the subject and the viewer's own interpretations.