About The Artist
Currently based out of Atlanta, I grew up in a multicultural family and spent much of my life traveling as a military brat. It was overseas in Germany at a young age that I fell in love with my first taste of fantasy in the collected stories of the Grimms Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen.
I grew up with the dream that one day I might be able to follow in their footsteps and tell stories to awe and terrify future generations.
I’ve earned three degrees, a BA in English, a BA in Studio Art, and an MA in Arts Administration. I could never choose between my love of writing, of illustration, and for helping other artists.
In recent times, I’ve published my first art instruction book , Angelic Visions, via the mass market and keep a blog dedicated to giving advice and inspiration to other artists (along with sneak peeks of my latest works). I do leather crafting by day, painting by night, and creative writing in-between the two.
Influences
I grew up absorbed in mythology, particularly tales of tricksters, Elves, and winged beings. While other kids were out playing, I was in the library gobbling up stories of myths and monsters. My main influences include artistic movements such as art nouveau, pre-raphaelite art, the Symbolists, and comic book artists from the 90′s.
Meet the Artist
I regularly attend conventions, art shows, book signings, and fairs. Check my Calendar of Events to see where I might wind up next! Remember, if you say “Elves smell better,” you’ll get a discount from me!
Come on in and introduce yourself at my Angelic Shades Blog, where you can read dev dairies of my work, tips and tricks for artists and writers, tutorials, and more.
Commissions
I do accept commission requests for custom artwork (book covers, character portraits, etc) and artisan crafts! See the Commissions section for more info.
