I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of art and design—where creativity doesn’t just exist on a canvas but becomes something you can wear, feel, and live in. Growing up, I was fascinated by texture, color, and the way materials could be transformed into something entirely new. That passion led me to study art and design at the University of Kansas, where I immersed myself in everything from painting to photography, constantly experimenting with different mediums.

In 2014, everything changed. I left Kansas for San Diego to take part in my first artist residency at “A SHIP IN THE WOODS”, and that experience completely reshaped my creative path. Surrounded by a new environment and fresh perspectives, I pushed my work further than ever before—challenging traditional boundaries between art, fashion, and storytelling. It was there that I realized my work wasn’t confined to galleries or sketchbooks; it could be worn, lived in, and experienced in everyday life.

When my residency ended, I stayed on as Assistant Director for the organization, a role I held until 2018. During that time, I helped support and mentor other artists, curated exhibitions, and deepened my understanding of what it means to build a sustainable creative practice. It reinforced my belief that art isn’t just about creation—it’s about community, experimentation, and pushing boundaries.

I began deconstructing and repurposing fabrics, seeing potential in forgotten materials—vintage textiles, discarded fabrics, pieces with history. My love for fashion wasn’t about trends or fast production; it was about creating something meaningful, personal, and entirely unique.

Now, every piece I make is a fusion of my two passions: art and clothing. I design my own prints, turning my paintings and drawings into textiles, and I meticulously construct each garment by hand. Every item is one-of-a-kind, a wearable expression of creativity—no mass production, no duplicates.

For me, fashion is more than just clothing. It’s an extension of identity, a conversation between past and present, a form of storytelling. When you wear one of my pieces, you’re not just wearing fabric—you’re wearing art, intention, and a piece of a larger creative journey.