In 2020, I found myself without my traditional classroom, and I began spending more time in my studio developing a curriculum for my students that they could successfully complete virtually. It was then that I realized I needed to be more proactive in my own artistic practice. I began creating small collages with vintage magazines, and this led me to create larger scale paintings. I participated in local art shows which solidified my passion for painting and collaging. As a result of developing my artistic voice again, I not only became a better artist, but a better instructor. I believe creating art is an essential part of the human experience and is perhaps more important now than ever.

My strongest artistic skill set is oil painting where my art is greatly-inspired by the human sense of nostalgia. Often, I find that our strongest memories come from the seemingly mundane moments in life. In my work, I seek to trigger my viewers’ sense of memory through color and imagery in order to draw my audience into a bonding conversation. I believe that art has the power to unify people despite their differences. I have also found the sense of nostalgia transcends time in a way that can allow people to connect across generations. Though the generational divide may seem to be growing due to advancements in technology, I find that many people share experiences such as playing on monkey bars, the pattern of their grandmother's wallpaper, or the smell of freshly cut grass. In my artwork I use vintage imagery along with small nods to modern day in order to evoke the memories of my audience.