Here I am.
My artistic origins begin in Kindergarten, when I received a class award for my bear drawing. This was a defining moment, learning that I am driven by appreciation.
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I think what sets me apart as an artist is that I am less inspired to express my vision than I am motivated to create works that inspire and motivate others.
My greatest achievements are those with the greatest impact in my community and among those close to me.
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I don't have a great deal of what people think of as formal training. I took art electives in high school with casual teachers. I taught myself as much as I could by taking on projects I knew nothing about and learning on the fly. This remains my preferred method of development to this day.
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Entering adulthood, I began accumulating knowledge morsels from exceptional mentors in small doses.
Tina. David. Dan.
My development finally took a structured turn when my apprenticeship began with Chris Rhyason in 2013. Expanding upon my fundamentals and learning the tattoo arts, my vision honed into the space-oriented expression that it has become today.
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Local Affiliations
My family and community
Bear Creek Folk Fest
My very favourite local event. I've been volunteering for BCFF since 2018. Each year you can find me at the face painting tent.