About me:
My passion for painting began in 2019, as I found peace in watching episodes of “The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross”. Eventually, I decided to pick up a brush and have a go at some of my own favorite river scenes. Since then, I have moved away from oil paints and towards acrylics, and have pursued putting what inspires me most onto a canvas.
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Inspired by the dynamic beauty of water.
As you can probably tell, I mostly paint river scenes.
I owe my upbringing as a creative mind to my family, specifically my brothers who have always inspired creative thought, and parents who have encouraged it. When I was young, I developed a love for the rivers as they were a favorite place for me to spend time with my friends and family in Southeast Missouri.
During my High School years, I was introduced to and highly amused by whitewater paddling. I became so obsessed with kayaking, and devoted all of my twenties to chasing rivers. I wanted to express my passion so I studied digital media in college and began practicing photography and videography.
The people I met, the places I’ve been, and the things that I have seen, felt, and experienced as a paddler have shaped who I am as a person today — and have inspired me to create art.
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I took a leap of faith
and decided to pursue an art career.
I typically paint waterfalls and river scenes from perspectives I find interesting. I use professional grade Acrylic paint on canvas.
Below are some frequently asked questions I get about myself and my process.
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It depends on the size! I can finish a smaller canvas in a day or two, but the bigger pieces I work on take me about a week or two.
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Yes I do! I’d be happy to hear what you have in mind. If I don’t have a clear vision for the painting, I may decline. But if I think I can pull it off, I’d be happy to work for you.
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Not currently! I have sold art from venues before, but am currently packing up to live nomadically. If you’d like to see some of my art in person, shoot me an email and we’ll see what we can do!
