Welcome to the studio and thanks for stopping by....
I am full time working mixed media artist from Atlanta, Georgia and am currently working out of my studio at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee, Georgia. My primary medium is mixed media painting and my pieces are influenced by color, patterns and mark making. I love to scrape, carve and add and subtract to my work. I am inspired by everyday moments and scenery around me - whether it is the majestic skyline of my hometown, my travels or the simplicity of a still life - there is beauty in it all. Even though I like to mix it up, I tend to be drawn to a soothing palette of neutrals, blues and earthy browns -to create compositions that are light and peaceful in nature.
Most of my work is very layered - I enjoy using a variety of found materials such as fragments of from vintage books, maps, papers and letters to create the background to my pieces. Usually I apply these often random scraps and an abstract layer of paint before I begin to work on the subject matter - it is always a surprise to see what elements remain and what gets layered in paint. That’s where the magic happens.
While my work is constantly evolving, one of my most popular series are my mixed media landscapes and cityscapes. I especially love painting the skyline because it brings me a sense of community and connection. We all have different lives and different memories - the view may be the same, but the meaning we attach to our landscape is very personal and unique.
Feel free to reach out to me for a complete listing of current work available or to see my work in person come stop by the studio. Please follow along with my instagram page for more current information at @3rdquarterstudio
Urban Art Collective
5655 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341