In terms of meaning, I can only know my own art as much as I know myself.  Which is to say, both entirely and not at all.  The more I learn about myself, the less I am certain of anything concrete.  One of the many things that drives me is the human desire to connect with other people, and I think this theme persists throughout the art in my life.  My models are the few people I’ve managed to form close relationships with in my life.  I struggle a lot to connect with others on an emotional level, and I use art to bridge that gap.  My works are both an expression of love for the person I draw, as well as an outreach to others who struggle with expressing emotions
          If you ask me what problem I am trying to solve in the world with my art - the answer is loneliness.  I want those who feel alone to feel connected to and understood when they see my art.  My work is characterized by meticulously detailed, representative and figurative work that shows a fascination for light. By rendering figurative drawings, I seek to capture a person’s self and put it on paper.  With each creation, I work to show my perception of what makes a person an individual.  I believe recognizing the individual is the key to feeling connected as a group.  Using printmaking as a medium assists in my mission in that it is reproducible, allowing original artworks to reach an even larger audience than might with a painting or drawing.  Each multidisciplinary print or drawing that I make is an attempt to connect with others who feel as I do; to be seen and see others like me.