I was drawing before I could walk and began entering art contests in preschool. Though I’ve always loved to draw, my passion truly began when I was fourteen.

To support my artwork, in November 2014, my mom commissioned three portraits: one of myself and of each of my brothers. These three drawings unofficially began my business, and soon after, family and friends began commissioning pieces.

Initially, I only offered charcoal portraits, but throughout the years, the business expanded to pets, watercolor pieces, house renderings, acrylic prints, and, most recently, graphic design. In the past nine years, I’ve sold over 650 commissions to clients all over the country.

Now living in New York City and pursuing art full-time, I enjoy doing commission-based work but prioritize art for art’s sake!