Over the past two years, I've lived in two major cities, New York City and Chicago. Major metropolises entice me with their exciting atmosphere and playful flirtations. Singles express their innermost desires in settings where entertaining pleasures play into their seductive encounters. A sandal might drop, or a dress strap might slip just to take one step up in the world of seduction. Colorful jazz clubs, cocktail lounges, and social gatherings accommodate individuals seeking to impress, often preparing hours in advance to ensure their beauty makes its finest appearance that evening. Both cities lie near water where people can also escape from the world of temptation to create one of their own. When one enters a large city, one enters into a whole universe of imagination.

I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2001 with a BFA in art with an emphasis in graphic design and drawing. In 2002 Dubuque's Main Gallery showcased twenty-five pieces of my art in a solo show. I've also displayed at the Dubuque Museum of Art, wine shops in Chicago, and won first place at the Iowa Artists Guild. In April 2006, I will be showing forty pieces in a solo show at The Red House Gallery, in Dubuque, Iowa.

My artworks have been commissioned to numerous businesses and individuals nationwide. I currently live in Chicago working as a graphic designer and painter.