In this interview with The Work Seminar Podcast, Jesse and I talk about my career pivot after my a fine arts education (BA, BFA, MA from Virginia Tech) to become a digital marketing professional and creative entrepreneur. We talk about life's unexpected turns, what I have learned along the way, thoughts and advice for finding enjoyable work, and the role work currently plays in my life.
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Structure, systems, and consistency of a routine are at the core of my creative process. In this episode of the Happily Ever Habits Podcast Jason and I talk about the routines that have fast-tracked my creative career, how utilizing routine can fuel your creative inspiration, and the power of embracing consistency over perfection when building your art business.
Read MoreOriginal Artwork in Homes /
Love, loss, hope, fear, tension, connection — the range of experiences and emotions of human experience can all be linked, explored, and captured through art.
Read MoreNCMA Shop at CAM Raleigh /
While the NCMA West Building is closed for renovation in 2022, the NCMA is continuing to support and promote artists and artisans from around the state at other locations. It is an honor to be one of the local artists featured in this retail shop!
Read MoreVenus Cloud Podcast /
In this episode of the Venus Cloud podcast, Carolina and I talk about merging my identity as both an athlete and artist, using movement as a source of mental clarity, and the power of community over competition in contrast to athletic sports.
Read MoreVoyage Raleigh Article /
The heart of the Voyage Raleigh’s mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, they’ve connected with local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs.
It was honor to be included in this incredible group of features and to be highlighted next to several other extremely talented creative minds in our Raleigh community!
Read MoreRaleigh Rotary Club /
It was an honor to speak to the North Raleigh Rotary Club as part of their local entrepreneur spotlight series this month! Through my presentation I shared my journey as an artist, how I embrace the mindset of community over competition when connecting with fellow emerging artists, and my experience in downtown Raleigh as a business owner with a community facing art studio.
Read MoreCo-Create Session at Artpsace /
This month launched the start of monthly Co-Create session for working artists in Raleigh and the surrounding area! Centered around creativity, networking and collaboration, these sessions will be open spaces to discuss all things art and art business with fellow working artists!
Read MoreSunrise Series Studio Update - May 2022 /
The creative process is anything but linear. In this studio update I share the progress of my sunrise series including personal life events that have effected my creative process, the meaning behind the marks that I am using to bring this series to life, and my vision for where I see this series going next.
Read MoreLaunch Raleigh Pitch Contest /
After completing my Launch Raleigh Business Program in Fall 2021, I became eligible to participate in the 2022 Launch Raleigh Pitch Contest!
Read MoreFRESH /
FRESH is a celebration of NC artists. With a new twist on our biennial fundraiser, FRESH not only includes both an open and a juried exhibition, but also live music as part of FRESH Sounds, FRESH Perspectives with panel discussions, roundtables, artist talks, and more, as well as programming for families with Artspace’s FRESH Family Day.
Read MoreWandering Creatives Podcast /
What does it mean to be a creative, how do you tap into that creativity, and what does it take to “make it” as a creative entrepreneur? In this week’s episode I talk to the host, Allie Coutts about my creative process, the origins of my current series, and advice that I would give to emerging creative entrepreneurs.
Read MoreMy First Art Studio Home /
My first “out of home” art studio, The Charlie Treehouse, located in the backyard of my childhood in Maryland. Now as that creative chapter comes to an end, I am continuing my growth in downtown Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreSunrise Series Studio Update - March 2022 /
This video is a behind the scenes view of my art studio as I start a brand new painting series! This series explores new variables in my work including a more rigid discipline of when my painting time takes place!
Read MoreCreative Process & Art Studio Update - January 20, 2022 /
Come along this colorful journey with me! This is part 1 of a video series documenting art studio layout updates, breakthrough moments, lessons learned, and behind the scenes of my creative process as paintings come to life and I build a fine art business on step at a time.
Read MorePursuit of Happiness Podcast /
In November 2021 I was delighted to be interviewed by Ryan McGuire for the Pursuit of Happiness Podcast. As a fan of the show, sharing my story with a fellow local entrepreneur and graphic designer was so much fun! Thank you Ryan for the wonderful conversation and inspiring others to pursue their own happiness!
Read MoreCampbell University Artist Talk: A Decade of Creative Development /
In November 2021 I gave an in-person artist talk presentation for a Campbell University Honors Course discussing the last 10 years of my creative development and influences. Thank you Campbell for letting me share my experiences with your students and showing them that the creative journey is anything but linear.
Read MoreArt Of Recovery Community Event /
The first annual Healing Transitions Art of Recovery event left attendants with a new perspective on addiction and recovery. As an exhibiting artist at the event it was wonderful meeting so many new people and lifting each other up through positive energy, support, and breaking the stigma of addiction in our society!
Read More"Edge & Form" Exhibition /
311 Gallery, located in downtown Raleigh NC, curated work from Raleigh artists to explore Edge and Form. This group exhibition explores the future of Hard-Edge Abstraction featuring the work of Adriana Ameigh, Anna Payne, Rodgers Previtte, Jackie Sanders and Sterling Bowen.
ArtWorks Oriental is Oriental, NC’s newest art gallery and it is an honor to be featured in their newest gallery exhibition. This display includes work by 29 artists from across the United States working in 17 different mediums!
Read MoreIndustrious Wells Fargo Capitol Center /
Industrious Wells Fargo is a stunning workspace, located downtown in a newly-renovated building, offers over 27,000 square feet of space in Raleigh's central business hub. The Industrious Wells Fargo Capitol Center is thoughtfully-designed to boost your productivity and complete with best-in-class services and amenities.
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