I am a painter of sound and color.

I am a creative problem solver. I seek to help others by exploring a greater truth within myself: who am I? What is my purpose here? How can I relate with others on truer, deeper levels... and through art? Finding the courage and curiosity to explore these parts wasn't always there, though.

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For much of my life, I adapted the labels others gave me. I was often called a ‘people pleaser’ and a 'chameleon'. Even in high school, I felt that people noticed me more as a trumpet player than the person I truly was-- because I hid that person. I was unsure of that person. I was totally blinded by these labels, and the false identity classical music cast onto me. Things started to change when I enrolled in the New England Conservatory.

 

Practicing hours a day, refining orchestral excerpts to near perfection, and entering the curriculum of a major conservatory was something I loved... so I thought. The focus, rigor, and intensity needed to achieve "success" in classical music made me feel significant. It made me feel special, like I was achieving something extraordinary. I thought it was the discipline that would allow me to connect with others on a deeper level. But, who was I outside of music?

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Then, one semester off of graduate school flipped my entire world upside down. I questioned the impact I wanted to have on the world. I questioned how I was going to do so. I questioned how, and if, music would fit into this plan. Uncertainty was a dark blanket that plagued my days. Self-doubt suffocated me so hard I thought that, no lie, I would be squeezed to death by my own brain. It was a serious identity crisis that was downright terrifying.

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Through what felt like a miracle, I found solace by building more meaningful connections with others outside of music. I created a project called ‘How Have You Grown?’ that used my skills as an artist beyond classical music. I discovered an insatiable curiosity to sketch and design more. I discovered a call to travel. Most importantly, I felt a newfound joy and fulfillment for serving and helping others. And, crazy enough, I discovered how much all of this was amplified when I asked for help more.

 

Altruism and authenticity continue to be the driving forces for my art. I created projects such as ‘the 100 Days of Love Challenge’, ‘Higher Octave of Truth’, and ‘the Ohm Project’ that shines a beacon at the intersection of art, mindfulness, social justice. I've travelled around the world and volunteered with local NGO's to use art as a catalyst for social change.

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Creating with a child-like curiosity and a passion for human connection at the forefront feels like I’ve taken off an old pair of glasses. It feels like I am seeing the world around me clearer and seeing myself clearer. And now, I feel nothing but gratitude for the uncertainty of that time off. I feel nothing but love and appreciation towards the self-doubt and panic I once felt. And I feel nothing but hope and possibility for what is to come.

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May the art on this website bring you more hope, joy, humor, and peace.