biography

Growing up in the suburbs of Indianapolis, I spent most of my time making art like any young child would. As I progressed through school, I excelled in all of my art classes and really found my passion in high school when I discovered my love for photography. I began documenting all I could from family and friends to abandoned houses (which remain some of my favorite things to photograph). Once I began school at Indiana University, there was no doubt in my mind that art was my path. As I moved through college, eventually finding my way to East Tennessee State University, I was able to experiment with a multitude of mediums, which allowed me to fall in love with art all over again. Being lucky enough to travel and experience life in different sceneries and cultures, my art has grown and been inspired in many different ways and continues to do so. Ultimately I would love to turn my passion into a career and share my art with the world.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS and EDUCATION:

I currently teach Art at The Academy at King in Bristol, TN. I am an East Tennessee State University graduate with a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Secondary Education. Prior to my time at ETSU, I studied Graphic Design for two years at Indiana University. I have experience with both film (Canon Rebel 2000) and digital (Canon Rebel XTi) photography, as well as film developing. Along with freelance research and learning, I have studied photography in both high school and college. I am fluent in Photoshop and have experience with Illustrator.​

I also have experience with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, collage/paper, jewelry making, mixed-media, graphic design, and basic crafting.
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