I am a homegrown Idaho sweet potato, born in Nampa and raised in Boise, Idaho.  I like to describe my art style as abstract realism with a heavy hint of surrealistic process.  I work in whatever medium suits me at the time: watercolor pencils, watercolor, acrylic, oil, chalk pastels, charcoal, graphite, ink, digital.  I'm particularly interested in human anatomy, figure drawing, textures, patterns, lines, and themes of social justice, equality, human rights, and much more. 

I studied Studio Art, Illustration, and Creative Writing as an undergrad at both the College of Western Idaho where I got my associate's in Studio Art, and Boise State University where I obtained my baccalaureate in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing.  I currently work at Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Health Hospital as an Activity Therapist. I own my own business, Studio Di Dio, where I sell my works and mental health coaching.  I am also a student at Idaho State University, working towards my graduate degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC), where I will become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).