My work asks the question, “Why do certain moments stay with us?” Our memories of these moments have been abstracted over time due to perspective and life experience. I explore how these memories have shaped who I have become and informed my decisions raising a family. The house shape is common in my work and reflects my feelings on the constant moving as a child. I use this template to explore the feelings of this memory deeper to fill the interior of these homes. I title the painting with dates and descriptions related to a specific memory because I want the viewer to think about where they were at that time. Printmaking strongly influenced my painting style of structured, clear, intentionally planned compositions. I enjoy the process of mark-making and gather from my experience working with an outsider, non-traditional artist. I researched Pop Art, Impressionism, Dada, iconography, Egyptian, and Aztec Art.
I am an abstract painter living in Mansfield, Ohio with my wife Amy, and our daughters Emily and Evelyn. I graduated from Ashland University in 2007 with a BS in Fine Arts. My focus was on printmaking and sculpture. I worked as a photographer in a local studio during college where I learned how to compose an image and communicate energy, and emotion through the still image. My next job would be the first in my current field of employment. I was an art director for an adult day service program for adults with developmental disabilities. Working with artists in this program completely changed the way I thought about art. I found joy in the simple act of mark-making. I tried to expose these artists to as much as possible, including fabric art, screen printing, sculpture, spray paint, and other mediums. I’ve since tried to be a strong advocate for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental illness. My artwork will always be affected by this experience. I have exhibited in galleries throughout Columbus, Akron, and Mansfield. Highlights would be having work in the Ohio Art Council Riffe Gallery and being a four-time Franklinton Arts District Scrawl artist. I curated my first gallery show in 2024 at All People Arts Studio.