Reflecting on local culture and scenery, I want to learn more about the space I live in, as well as its inhabitants. Growing up in Charleston, SC, I feel like local culture, history, and sensibilities impact my work, even if the subject matter is not of Charleston itself. Using mainly graphite, colored pencils, and/or ink, I continue to juxtapose still lifes and figures with colors or scenery related to my perspective of my hometown. When I am not creating, I am an art educator in the greater Charleston area. I hold degrees in studio art (BA), biology (BA), and art education...more
