My art practice is driven by exploration of light and value. I am heavily inspired by the work of Baroque painters and their use of dramatic, high-key lighting and theatrical compositions. References to historical pieces that influence me often appear in my work either overtly or covertly. Usually, I work with high levels of detail and realism, paired with dynamic compositions. My most used mediums are oil paints and charcoal, though I like to delve into oil pastels, graphite, or mixed-media work from time to time. 

My current series explores the tension between what society deems as beautiful and acceptable and what is grotesque and commonly ignored. I often explore themes of death and decay, especially in flowers and botanicals through visuals of rot and mold. This series began as a reflection of the experience growing up as a young woman in a Christian environment and my disillusionment with religion as I got older. It has also doubled as an expression of my reaction to the current world around me.

Even though I had a specific idea in mind when I started this series of paintings, I have gauged the reactions of people when viewing each piece and loved how something that started as something so personal to me changed completely to others and became more powerful to them. This openness encouraged me to continue the series and push the visuals more each time.