Artist Statement
As a child the first art that was introduced to me was the art found in coloring books and comic books. Both of those mediums emphasize outlined color. That aesthetic has stayed with me throughout my entire life. I would always outline things. I have bought posters of famous artists like Van Gogh, Klimt, or Picasso and outline their work. Sometimes I would outline posters of pop culture figures like John Lennon or 2Pac, so when I started painting it was only a matter of time before I started outlining my paintings. I am compelled to do so.