I was born October 2, 1975 in Austin, Texas. I received a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998. Upon graduation, I accepted a position as a graphic designer which led to a career in design. Five years later I left Austin and my job as graphic designer/art director for an advertisement agency, determined to actively pursue painting. Since moving to New York last year, I have shown in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Austin. My paintings of people -- friends, other New York artists, musicians, and writers -- capture the emotional drama found in quiet intimate scenes. My goal is to illustrate universal moments, the beauty of everyday life, and the deceptive simplicity of human interaction.