If my artwork were to be compared to a body, then spirituality and magic would be the lifeblood that fuels it. Art is spirit, and spirit is art. For me, there is no separation.

I was raised Roman Catholic and still retain inspiration and spiritual relationships from that upbringing. However, in recent years, I have also sought to understand my ancestry before Christianization. What began as research of Germanic and Celtic paganism, shamanism and other animistic traditions of Europe rapidly evolved into learning about alchemy, ideas of magic, and the power of symbolism. This effort to unravel the mysteries of the unseen has helped me develop a deeper relationship with the magic of the world around me and thus, myself.

The result is the development of a rich tapestry of spiritual beliefs and experiences that serves as the foundation for all of my creations. My work is the representation of my soul’s magical experiences on canvas, and the love that has grown inside of me as a result. My goal in sharing them is to inspire a sense of awe, wonder, hope and a strong belief in magic and love. I believe Rumi says it best:

The work of magic is this, that it breathes and at every breath transforms realities.