I have been making art since I was 9 years old. My interest has always been in exploring color harmonies and light. Along with my love of the natural environment, I am also drawn to historical structures and cultural artifacts. I try to reflect this fascination in my paintings. I am largely self-taught, but have also pursued drawing studies at the Art Institute of Chicago. My favorite mediums are oil and watercolor because of the great ability of those mediums to depict beautiful color.