"About Me"

I am a Madison, Wisconsin-based professional animator and artist. My art is a way to process my emotions and express myself.

"Early Inspiration"

As a child, I would stare at a painting in my grandmother’s living room—an ebony goddess partly clothed, a puzzling detail catching my innocent curiosity. That moment didn’t just spark questions; it ignited a lifelong journey.

"Finding My Voice"

Art, for me, is more than images on a canvas—it’s a language for the voiceless, a bridge between pain and hope. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was a boy who loved to help and found confidence in small acts of kindness, yet struggled to find his own voice. Moving to a less diverse town, facing judgment and isolation, I retreated into art and poetry—silent but potent ways to express what words failed to capture.

"Family and Mentors"

Meeting my grandfather for the first time was a turning point. The man I once saw lurking in shadows became my muse. Watching him paint in that basement planted a seed, awakening a passion that helped me transform pain into creation. With encouragement from my art teacher and my uncle’s rhythmic guidance, I learned to channel emotions, embrace vulnerability, and share my story fearlessly.

"Inspiration Today"

Now, as a father of two sons, my work is deeply inspired by teaching them life lessons and passing down the strength I’ve gained from my own experiences. I want them to understand that creativity is both a gift and a refuge—a way to explore identity and express truth.

"Art as Expression"

My art is a reflection of resilience—a maze of detours, dead ends, and breakthroughs. It honors my family’s roots, nourished by love, loss, and the courage to keep reaching out. Through every brushstroke and line of poetry, I invite others to see the shared humanity beneath the surface—different shades, one heart.

"My Mission"

This is my journey. This is my story. And through my work, I hope to inspire you to find your own voice, embrace your struggles, and keep creating.

"Turning creativity into reality"

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