Artist CV and Portfolio
Fragmentary
The broken pieces and cracks will remain.
But I will no longer be contained.
Fertile
She waits for the storm, that promises to come soon.
She waits for the rain, so that she may bloom.
Struggle
Unraveled and being squeezed, I am on display for all to see.
A give and take; I can't break free.
I think they may break me.
Healing a Broken Soul
Picking up pieces of my soul that are not my own.
Picking up the pieces to find a new pattern and sew.
In My Head
*First Image in Strobilation series featured at Georgetown Art Center in July of 2023.
In my mind, in my head - I have built a puzzle of emotions.
In my mind, in my head - I'm lost in stories I've woven.
MOTHer
When I was creating Strobilation, I knew I had to create something around my transition into motherhood. It's been quite the unconventional journey... I became a mother during the pandemic - to teenagers - in the foster care system.
All Eyes on Me
Truth be told, I've always struggled with seeing myself as an artist. When others try to reassure me, I honestly get uncomfortable. I think I don't deserve such a title. It's something I'm working on. I'm not looking for reassurance from others in this. I'm wanting to eventually know and reassure myself. When I am there, I will let you know.
Paint Me In
I know a lot of folks say you should create with intention, and while I do agree that can work some of the time - for me, having to always have an intention or purpose can be frustrating and limiting. I don't know what I feel a lot of the time - I just feel a lot (hello, neurodivergency). To dwindle it to an intention - my brain can't put that together. So sometimes I create without intention. Without purpose. And that's okay. Maybe the intention is meant for someone else who views it. Maybe it is just a pretty piece of art. But I created it, and that makes me happy.
Too Much
This may be too much right now, but the waves will settle soon...
She's Not Me
Awake or asleep...
She's not sure - maybe it's a dream?
But something is wrong, little things have changed.
She's not where she was; She's been rearranged.
A ripple in time and space;
She can't recognize her own face.
Delusions or reality, it's all pretend.
This is how the story ends.
I Do
I have this distinct memory of being mid-teens, sitting in those damn maroon chairs in the sanctuary, and listening to the pastor discuss homosexuality. He specifically said, "What will they want to do next? Marry a toaster?"
Filament
Pieces of me are destined, must always, and were purposefully created to CREATE.
Beneath the Surface
Feeling a lot of feelings... But you wouldn't know.
Finding Magic
As I emerge from the blackened tunnel,
Searching for the light.
I was met with stars, both still and shooting,
Shining in all their delight.
They danced and spun,
Never purposely outshining the other.
They forged new paths,
Showering me with hope and wonder.
I joined them, free to shine,
Finding magic in my own time.
Coming Down
I think because it encapsulates what I feel in this moment - coming from being with creatives in a thrilling and safe environment, to reality. I'm holding on to as much as I can, but falling back into real life, stateside.
Makes me think I need to change my reality...
Aquatic Dreams
Let your brain play, let your mind dream.
Thrive
I haven't felt this alive creatively in a long time and it feels like my soul is thriving for the first time in forever. I wish I could find the right way to say thank you and I love you to so many people. Thank you for helping me thrive again.
Reset
I'm having to reset my mind.
I'm trying to reset my heart.
I'm having to reset my soul.
I'm trying to rest...
I'm having to rest...
I am the Fire
There's this song by Halestorm that I love called "I Am the Fire" (hence my title of this image).
Climb or Return?
I created this piece as I'm going back and forth between deciding what to do, what to pursue, knowing what I'm good at, what can pay bills/what is safe, and wondering if my body can handle it.
Climb the rock wall or return to the water...
Artist CV
2026: More Info Coming Soon – Solo Exhibition at the Wynne House in Huntsville, Texas
2025: More Info Coming Soon – January Exhibition
2024: Featured in Las Laguna Art Gallery in LA for Excite and Inspire exhibition.
2024: Art Expo at Promoting Passion Conference in Staffordshire, England, UK.
2024: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for Common Ground.
2020-2024: Artist Member of Gallery off the Square in Georgetown, Texas as of February 2020.
2023: Art Expo at Promoting Passion Conference in Georgia, USA.
2023: Solo Show, Strobiliation, at Georgetown Art Center in Georgetown, Texas
2022: Winner of Sony Alpha Mini-Grants for “I Would Have Given Her the Moon”
2022: Art Expo at Promoting Passion Convention in Tucson, Arizona
2022: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for So Close / So Far – Second Place
2022: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for The Art of the Selfie – Second Place
2021: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for Celebrations
2021: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for Eight: In Depth, Showcasing Work from Eight Local Women
2021: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for Water
2021: Featured in Round Rock Arts gallery exhibition for Modern Masterpieces
2021: Top 12 finalists of the18th “Solo Art Series” Art Competition with LightSpace Time
2020: Featured in In My Head, In My Body – Target Gallery Exhibition
2020: Featured on the cover and inside Art Ascent’s Isolation issue
2020: Featured on Vogue Italia online
2020: Top 15 Artists, Honorable Mention in Lightspace Time’s Primary Color’s Art Exhibition
2020: Gold Artist featured in Art Ascent’s Sensuality issue
2020: Finalist featured in Camelback Gallery online exhibit for Flower Power
2020: Featured in Art Center of Waco’s Wonder Exhibit
2020: Featured in Treat Gallery’s online exhibit Until We Meet Again
2020-2022: Artist Member of Gallery off the Square in Georgetown, Texas as of February 2020
2020: Work featured on and inside the novel The Souls of Us
2019: Work featured on the cover of the band HitC’s EP
2019: Work featured on the bestselling novel The Reflections of Us
2019: Featured in Memento Tea Gallery’s Centuries Decay Online Show
2018: Work featured on the bestselling novel The The Halves of Us