Demented Self Portrait in Contour Line Style 2022
I currently live in Chico, CA, where I have integrated art and community into the fabric of my life. My artistic journey encompasses drawing, painting, and sculpting, with a particular fascination for stop-motion animation and creepy, whimsical themes.
I table/vend in local art markets, sell live portraits and stickers, cards and prints of my work. On the side I manage and build websites through Wix (hit me up if you need help) and I proudly volunteer on the board of the Chico Arts and Culture Foundation (CACF) helping provide funding to local arts communities and managing web and social media presence.
I've been an illustrator and graphic designer at Fifth Sun creating t-shirts and apparel for ten+ years. It was recently acquired by Mad Engine Global in 2021. Most recently, I've been discovering how AI can affect my work within my design tools, helping with efficiency, creativity and just plain old staying current with the new technology.
But wait, there's more! I was also a co-director of the annual Animation Chico Film Festival from 2022-2023, celebrating captivating animation from around the world, creating marketing materials, judging submissions and hosting the event.
Beyond my many artistic pursuits, I find immense pleasure in immersing myself in epic adventures in literature, rollerblading and paddle boarding, and exploring the intricate wonders of the natural world - particularly bugs, fungi, science and astronomical facts. An animal lover and creative thinker, my life revolves around the realm of artistic expression and discovery.