Artist Statement
“Artistic imagery provides a safe space to convey and evoke emotion, as well as to explore feelings. My goal is to create art that brings important topics, such as women’s issues, to light in order to help others heal the way that art has helped me to heal.”
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Education
BFA in Drawing and Painting, Emphasis in Illustration
Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA – GPA: 3.69
International Study, Florence, Italy – Summer 2024
Exhibitions
“The Cityscape Show XV | Ordinary Places | Singular Moments," Billis Williams Gallery, LA – July–August 2025
“41st Irvine Annual," Irvine Fine Arts Center – July–August 2025 – Honorable Mention Award
“40th Annual Made In California Show," Brea gallery, CA – April–June 2025
“A Woman’s Place," Ebell of Los Angeles – March–April 2025
"Love & Hate," Metropolitan Design, CA – Feb–March 2025
"Into the Dark," Metropolitan Design, CA – Oct–Dec 2024
“BFA Fine Arts Exhibition,” LCAD Gallery, CA – May 2024
"The Future of the Figure," Billis Williams Gallery, LA – March 2024
Plotkin Family Foundation – 2023, recipient of a merit-based scholarship
Work Experience
Art Instructor, Halona Art and Culture Center – Teaches art classes, guides students in various techniques, and fosters a creative learning environment.
Studio Assistant for Timothy J. Clark – Assisted in studio organization, social media management, and technical tasks.
Gallery Attendant, Billis Williams Gallery – Oversaw gallery space, greeted and assisted visitors, and provided general support for daily gallery operations.
Intern, Moulton Museum – Prepared exhibits, conducted tours, and assisted with visitor engagement.
Receptionist, Laguna College of Art and Design – Managed front desk operations, assisted students and visitors, and provided administrative support to faculty and staff.
Commissions
Various private commissions, including pet portraits and personalized artwork.