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I would like to say this journey started effortlessly and was all sunshine and rainbows but that would be a lie. I always considered myself an artist I just never had the discipline, focus or drive during my childhood to forge and refine it out of me. Fast forward many years into adulthood and I could no longer ignore my calling and my purpose. I could no longer put off and ignore what I was put on this earth to do, and that is to create original works of art that allow me to connect to the people and the world around me.

It started out almost like an itch that needed to be scratched. In 2017 I picked up a paint brush for the very first time and had absolutely no idea what I was doing or even the direction I should be going in. But something felt different within me, like this was my calling and what I was put on this earth to do. The first 4 years or so were a struggle to say the least. During those 4 years I painted and painted and painted, making one mistake after another. I was struggling with the concept of finding my own style and it almost got to a point where I almost got fed up and gave up, but the voice inside me would not allow me to do so. So, what did I do? I ignored my inner voice of self-doubt and decided to make a vow to myself that I would do whatever it took to devote my entire life to the pursuit of my art.

As days turned into weeks and weeks into months and months into years, I started to slowly but surely find and carve out my own personal style that was not only unique to me but at the same time deeply meaningful. In 2020 I made a decision that completely changed the direction of my life forever. I decided to quit my 9-5 day job and go all in with my art. That was quite a scary decision on my behalf because I am a full-time single father and up until that point, I was not selling many pieces of art, but my work was developing nicely, and I knew this would be the only way I could live a fulfilling life full of purpose and inspiration. It was almost like I had no choice. So, I quit my soul sucking day job and completely dedicated my life to my art. Fast forward 3 years to the present day and I can now say I get to live a beautiful life with my daughter making a living doing not only what I love but what I feel I was always meant to do. Dreams do come true I can promise you that. Don’t ever give up on yourself and speaking from personal experience do not ever give up on your dreams. FIGHT FOR THEM by any means necessary.

Exhibitions and Achievements:

2019: Group exhibition in Fredericksburg Virginia at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts.

2021; Taught exploring abstraction classes for adults and did step by step instruction to help them create beautiful works of art that they can be excited about and proud of. Throughout the months of 2021 I taught different courses every Friday and Saturday night to groups of adults who wanted to learn different techniques that I use to help me in my abstract works. These techniques are things I have personally learned through trial and error to help me get unstuck while in my studio.

2022: I have exhibited multiple times in the Jansen art center throughout the year of 2022. It is a local gallery located in my hometown where I would display my originals. I won the honorable mention during one of my exhibits.

2023: My first solo exhibition took place at the Lairmont Manor located in Bellingham WA. In February I got my very own first solo art exhibit. I had about 18 originals that I delivered and displayed, and the event was a huge success. over 100 people showed up and I was able to sell a handful of originals and raise money for the children’s scholarship fund for the Jansen art center.

2023: I recently had 3 original paintings displayed at the Signet Contemporary art gallery in Chelsea London for an exhibition.

2023: I had one of my originals accepted for the world renowned 43rd international exhibit at the San Diego Watercolor Society gallery in San Diego California where over 800 artists applied and only 70 paintings were accepted, and my original I entered did sell that month.

2024: My second solo exhibition will be taking place during the month of January at the Jansen art center, and I will have 20 new originals on display