Visual storytelling on canvas, my work with oil and knives trace an unorthodox journey. Coming from the realm of comparative literature, I always had a greater interest in visualizing my emotions rather than putting them down in words. 
Portraiture grants the opportunity to paint the narratives that show on our faces and body. Knives and oil produce a rough juxtaposition and contrast, which I find ideal when sharing what is felt within our soul.
Human emotion is universal, in the sense that times of tension reveal the most candid expression. My work often has this sentiment, although I make an effort to create balanced and simplified pieces. Expressing the identities and narratives of people with abstract color and texture has been my focus for more than a decade.