Artist Statement:

My work, primarily my oil paintings, delve into subjects such as gender identity, sex, and existentialism, and serve as an outlet for me to process my own emotions and identity. Having learned classical painting methods during my time at SUNY Fredonia, my style is representational, but with an aesthetic aligning best with impressionist paintings. I love exploring the relationship between a detailed and “realistic” painting from afar, but when inspected closer having textured brush strokes and exposed portions of underpainting. I try to create intriguing compositions and candid poses from my models to breathe new life into portraiture. I also explore the idea of mixing photography with my paintings to create familiar but unusual color palettes and framing.