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 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 MoreSee this new painting created for the exhibition, The Street, at the MOWA I Museum of Wisconsin Art.
Read MoreTeacher Jennifer Vena Levesque has been wanting to work together to bring a mural to her school for years, and one day at the end of January, I received a random email that we could finally do it!
Read MoreI’m creating a film project that will shift humanity through art, and I need your help to make it happen. Sponsors welcome! Working within the walls of jail, I’ve recently discovered how important it is to shed our differences, and allow ourselves to feel part of a community. Art has brought this connection throughout the ages, and it’s time for me to shed light on the power it holds.
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 MoreWhat an honor to be chosen to encourage young artists. The winner received a trip to Washington D.C. and their work will be on display in the Capitol tunnel for a year.
Read MoreWatch the time lapse video of our mural in the Dane County Correctional Facility.
Read MoreWorking with members of Art Links, an art center for people with disabilities, we brought new life to their back alleyway.
Read MoreWhat started with students in jail wanting a mascot to be proud of and to stand in front of for their graduation pictures, lead to the ripple effect of four murals and a logo being created, ultimately strengthening our community from the inside out.
Read MoreOver the course of several months, I created a mural with men in jail who are participating in a class to learn parenting skills to connect with their kids on the outside. From spending a few months together, we got to know each other and being in a position they’re in, I imagine it’s not easy to open up. They’re left with a mural they can be proud of, and a connection and sense of community I’m not sure any of us expected.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things to do is transform spaces. In addition to painting, I love interior design and creating a vibe!
We just finished updating The Ohio Tavern, where I helped with everything from the interior design (bar design, lighting, wall and stain colors, bathroom sinks, mirrors, plants, corner cushions, even down to the toilet paper holders) in addition to the murals. Completely gutted…
I was invited by US Cellular to paint the Summerfest smile for their BIg Smile Art Contest in an image representing my community, and I had no idea how big of a part the community would play in making it happen!
Read MoreThis mural was created for the Chiltion Public Library’s summer reading program- intended to not only spark wonder in those passing by, but also bring the community together by inviting teens to assist in it’s creation.
Read More“Instead of a drab cinderblock wall, the first and last image that youth confined to the Dane County juvenile detention center, located in the City-County Building, now see on their way to and from court is a large mural meant to communicate tranquility and mindfulness.”
Read MoreWhile painting, along came Stuart, a London blogger who was sponsored to come to Barcelona and write about the street art scene. Read all about BCN's heavy hitters, and me! =)
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