I’m a painter from Albuquerque, NM. I studied Creative Writing and Studio Art at the University of New Mexico, and Portland State University, and earned a BA. 

Early on I wrote radio commercials, and generated marketing concepts and design for dozens of locally owned businesses across New Mexico. I also designed book covers and interiors for publishing companies in Southern California.

Change called when carpel tunnel started making the simplest movements like putting a seatbelt on difficult, so I took a long break and started to travel. This led me on a trip around the world, and after a while the spirit of the Camino de Santiago called. I grabbed a backpack and a change of clothes and trekked 303 miles across Northwestern Spain.

When I returned home, I decided I wanted to be an artist. Not a graphic designer, but someone who tears things up and puts them back together. My mom flipped. I had just been awarded a Key to the City from Mayor Martin Chavez for efforts in the revitalization of Downtown Albuquerque - namely creating civic spaces, and co-founding the Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance - a 501c3 aimed at educating the public on the benefits of shopping local. But I wanted to be even closer to the art making process, feeling a strong creative urge inside that wanted and deserved to be expressed.

So I went to it -  inspired by the idea that “thoughts become things.”

I’ve worked on art for MTV’s The Real World, have participated in Parallax Art Fair, an international show in London, was awarded a gallery space at 505 Central from Mayor Tim Keller, have been the poster artist for La Cosecha International Dual Language Conference as well as Lavender Festival.

Oh, and I like to travel. I’ve visited 34 countries by stacking 40 bucks in a coffee can each week. Next trip is to Brussels and Amsterdam in September 2026 with my betrothed. 

I currently sell original paintings at Silver Mountain Gallery in Santa Fe, as well as prints, postcards, and greeting cards in approximately 20 locations regionally.
If you’d like to be added to the list of retail outlets, send me a message. 

Thanks to all who support my work. It’s truly a dream.