The story began with a voice inside telling me to paint. I’ll take you on the adventure of my first times painting, how it grew into murals, solo and community projects, and what I envision for the future. A fun and heartfelt presentation with time to answer your questions.
Read MoreThe theme was to be a Wisconsin sunset with Savannah Oak trees, using the colors of the labels. The design is a beautiful and warm image, inviting beer drinkers (and non- they have NA craft cocktails, too) into the now completely renovated Herbiery Taproom.
Read MoreSo much focus, materials, measuring and mapping went into this piece, not to mention moving it took a lot. It was worth every moment to be able to share it with you.
Read MorePainting wings for kids to pose in front of when they visit their parents in jail, became so much more.
Read MoreThis mural is a reminder to honor wherever you’re at emotionally, and respect these “waves” are what we all go through. The location is at the end of Monona Drive, a highly trafficked area, when you get on and off the belt line in Monona, WI. This project has been in the making for 2 years for me and even longer for Madison Public Art Project, who put it together with the help of Kristie GoForth. To everyone who helped, thank you!
Read MoreIn this 2 part workshop we carved our words into linoleum blocks. My favorite thing was bringing people from the community together who may not have otherwise met.
Read MoreFor the first time since before COVID began, teens were back in the Department of Neighborhood Services space to help create this mural.
Read MoreJoin me in celebrating the end of my residency and exhibition in Garver Canvas Gallery! Friday March 31st
8-11pm
Taking over 150 hours to create and 16 hours to install, my first hanging sculpture is a success! This is a Madison Arts Commission Blink Project, created for my residency in Garver Canvas Gallery. Stop by Garver Feed Mill to see it in person from February 19th - March 3rd, 2023.
Read MoreRead my recent Q&A from The Cap Times Newspaper: “I was feeling really lost and like this world wasn't made for me and there wasn't space for me to live my dreams. It was painful. To be honest, it was a lot of just questioning why I was on this planet…”
Read MoreI'm the current Artist in Residence at Central Library in Madison, WI, USA with a theme of "The Art of Intention."
I'm so happy to be a part of the community through this beautiful and welcoming space. I have A LOT planned, so let's see what we can make together in the coming months, while I also focus on some personal projects you can watch come to life in the Bubbler room.
Read MoreThe teens who helped did a great job, and now most want to paint murals in their bedrooms. Because of the interactions with the teens, staff, social workers, and of course how bad-ass the design turned out, this was one of my all-time favorite pieces with the Detention Center.
Read MoreBecause of the relaxed environment and getting to know everyone, it was easy to forget these teens were there for a reason. At one point we had to move the table closer to the garage so we could plug in an ankle bracelet, and only in times like these was I reminded that some of them committed crimes. This project showed me it starts with knowing ourselves, bit by bit relaxing into who we were and realizing the potential of who we can become.
Read MorePics and an introduction to our summer project at the shelter in Madison, WI. Showing them a glimpse outside of their routine can help to see a light they may not have before, if even for a moment. As each week’s new focus was underway, we’d either work in silence, to some beats, or talk. In these conversations the mural design blossomed and we got a chance to learn a little something about art, and about one another, while learning new skills.
Read MoreCheck out the PBS virtual guide of the incredible art from last summer’s murals on State Street, in Madison, WI.
Read MoreCheck out Balance in this month’s issue of Pretty Vacant Magazine from Milan, Italy.
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