Overview
I’m an artist based in Harpswell, Maine, though my journey began in Rhode Island. For years, Maine called to me—the slower pace, rugged coastline, and deep sense of place. In 2017, I made the move, and I still vividly remember driving over the Piscataqua River Bridge for the first time as a resident. I felt an immediate sense of certainty and relief—a quiet knowing that I was home.
I had often painted in my spare time, but my relationship with art shifted in 2023 after experiencing a tech layoff. During a period of uncertainty, painting became a grounding practice and a way to process change. Returning to familiar scenery—the coastlines, quiet moments, and everyday views around me—helped me reconnect with a sense of stability and purpose. What began as a personal creative outlet gradually evolved into a more intentional body of work.
Maine’s natural beauty and strong sense of community continue to shape my perspective as an artist. I’m especially inspired by the shared appreciation for this place, and by the culture of support for local makers who create with care, patience, and authenticity.
My work is guided less by a desire to document what I see and more by a desire to express how a moment feels. Painting allows me to slow down and reflect, and through that process I aim to translate stillness, simplicity, and connection into visual form. At its core, my practice is about connection—to place, to memory, and to others through shared experience.