I was born in Texas and moved to Florida with the rest of my artistic family. My childhood was filled with creative activities which fostered my creativity. My father is now a professional sculptor, and my Mother is a painter. I learned an immense amount from them, from an appreciation of contemporary art, to specific techniques, to tips on craftsmanship. Growing up in that kind of environment gave me a great artistic foundation. Building on that early structure, I have developed my own vision so I can say that now I am self-taught. I did receive quite a few awards in high school, but have largely experimented on my own to create the work I do now.
