Artist Statement
My work focuses on storytelling. Passion my characters have for life, art, and romance shown as tangible feelings in my works. Through time people have been passionate about many things and I want my art to show my passion for telling stories both old and new. My compositions are influenced by artists such as Giovanni Battista Piranesi, music, and the artistic stylings of old Disney Movies such as Snow White, Fantasia, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. Using intricate architecture to place my characters in and using the music I’m moved by to guide the composition.
The mediums I use are intaglio etching, illustration, and watercolor. These mediums allow me to use precise details to convey the story.
My compositions are made up of narratives used to convey a message. Some of the narratives are made up, using fictional characters, and some narratives are true, pulling from my own childhood. I use antique objects and locations to give my compositions a fantastical feel, or to emulate nostalgia in the work. By not showing the faces of the characters, I’m removing their identities from the equation forcing the viewers to focus more on their actions and surroundings to piece together the story. I want to urge viewers to slow down and take time to look at and spend time with my work.
