It all started when my college roommate had me take her engagement photos (for which we had to borrow my mother's camera!) I was studying drawing and painting at the University of Florida at the time, but since photography was always something that interested me, it quickly became my focus when I realized I could make a career out of taking pictures.

Then 2020 arrived. The world changed, weddings canceled, and I had to put down my camera and pick up a brush to make an income. It didn't take me long to fall in love with painting again!

I started simple, channeling my love of the outdoors and traditional décor to paint mainly floral designs that involved popular plants like orchids and porcelain patterns (like one of my favorites, the Rose Medallion).

While I am still largely inspired by florals, my work now ranges from landscapes to animal portraits, to wedding scenes and more! Lately, I've been focusing on swans and orange blossoms, both nods to my beloved hometown, Lakeland Florida.

It was also in 2020 that I discovered a personal knack for painting on fabric. I began creating avant-garde pieces of artwork on various items of clothing. It wasn't long before I had gone viral on social media for a hand-painted wedding dress! I've since worked with over a dozen brides or mothers of the bride to create a special touch to their wedding day attire.

It's been the best adventure!