I became interested in pursuing painting and generalized fine art in 2015, and eventually in May 2020, obtained a BFA in painting from WVU’s College of Creative Arts. When I first started painting, I was interested in the idea of the female body juxtaposed against a landscape of the natural world. I wanted to emphasize the relationship between the natural environment and femininity. Through a community of supportive visual artists and mentors in my college town of Morgantown, West Virginia, I’ve so far presented paintings in literary journals, art salons, and city art walks; and I’ve explored new concepts and technical skills to absorb into my work.