Born - 1982 - Fort Myers, FL

Education:  BA in English Literature/minor in Art History from Florida State University

Growing up, my father blew glass and built abstract aluminum public art sculptures at Railroad Square Art Park in Tallahassee, FL. I was in awe of this work and it was the catalyst for me to have the lifelong desire to create artwork.  I took a 2D art class in college wherein I created my first paper cutting. I was heavily inspired by the art history classes I took in college, from these I began to have a greater drive to produce my abstract paper cuttings. 

I live in a rural part of Southwest Florida and the vegetation, topography and climate of this area have a big impact on my work. I like to take natural elements and warp or artificialize them to create eccentric inspirations.

I get an idea for one element then follow an organic process from one cut layer to the next. The work develops harmoniously and intuitively out of growth and self-discipline.  My aim overall is to generate imagery that is both unique and bold.