The mind is very porous. It absorbs information, finds and applies patterns to new situations. While painting, I explore color, shape and texture while reflecting on the simplicity of life. I focus on religious and political imagery that I’ve experienced throughout my life. Like those works of Frieda Kahlo and Jose Posado, who depicted imagery in everyday life, they invoked a sense of feeling in both social and political standards. As life forms, grows and changes, as does my work. With a degree in graphic design and an emphasis in illustration, I find that my work tends to be playful and expressive.

I’m fascinated by Mexican folk art and enjoy exploring bold color and shape combinations. I love the way Sumi ink floats on a page and the roughness and textures I create with new materials found in my surroundings. I apply these textures; adding depth to my illustrations. I spend a lot of time researching and discovering new information and found that traveling can lead to a broader view on life. Traveling to Central America has had the greatest influence in my work. I was immensely intrigued just driving down the dirt road and discovering the numerous roadside shrines in honor of the dead. These shrines are objects of art. From the weathered photos to the decaying flowers and burning candles, these shrines tell a story and give light and meaning to life and death. Like these shrines, I hope to tell a story in my work or give a perspective on how these images can reflect a time passed.