I won my first art contest in first grade. I was super shocked, and in my 6 year old brain, it occurred to me that I must be an artist.
I later graduated from the University of Mobile, with degrees in Communication, Counseling, and Fine Art, and went on to teach painting in different capacities along the coast and throughout the US.
Eventually, settling in as a full time working artist in Mobile, Alabama, I've drawn inspiration from unexpected color combinations, interesting compositions and the challenge of combining those elements to create modern impressionistic art. Most of my personal pieces provide a nod to my colorful, coastal upbringing in Southern Mississippi. I desire to take viewers of my art to those sweet, southern, good-for-the-soul places.
My art has evolved through the years, but what drives me has remained the same - a deep desire to create and encourage joy and light. Maybe it's partly the people pleaser in me, but mostly it's from a daily grateful heart that loves Jesus and the light, joy and salvation He brings.
I work from my home studio in Mobile with my husband and our 3 small children who all frequently “help” me with my art. There's nothing I love more than being a stay-at-home Mom and Artist and picking Cheez It crumbs out of my paintings.
“Essentially, I bottle up spring and summer and use it as paint.” - Rianna
