My work is a reflection of traditional southwest painting, inspired by the flora, fauna, and landscape of the west, reimagined through the lens of illustration, psychedelia, and urban American street art. 

After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York, I worked as a builder and as a framer at a Japanese woodshop in Brooklyn, and then spent more than a decade as an illustrator, woodworker and muralist. How I see it, being an artist influences my craft just as much as being a craftsman influences my art. After traveling extensively throughout America, Mexico, and Europe I gained a huge appreciation for the raw and bold techniques and design sensibilities of street artists and muralists in New York, Berlin, Mexico City and San Francisco. I saw a stark parallel in the rawness and boldness of form and color after moving to Santa Fe in 2022, which is where the heart of my paintings lay.

In addition to traditional brushwork, I also use spray paint and airbrush, which allow for the spontaneity required to capture the fleeting light, bold forms, and beauty of the desert landscape. My art reflects the long-standing tradition of Southwestern imagery, as seen through the lens of contemporary surrealism. I’m not painting to illustrate an idealized version of the West, but a compilation of my personal experiences here.