I am a Brooklyn-based fine artist working primarily in colored pencil. In addition to my artistic practice, I am deeply passionate about environmental conservation—an influence that remains central to my work.

Living in New York City, where the streets are often dim and gray, I crave the vibrant colors and organic forms of the natural world. I seek out and celebrate moments of beauty within the man-made environment, finding inspiration in the interplay between light and structure.

My Refractions series explores the extraordinary visuals created when light—or simulated sunlight—interacts with conventional materials. These images evoke a sense of childlike wonder for me, and I hope they spark that same feeling in others.

In my studio, I photograph light as it bounces off and filters through textured and colored glass. When drawing, I focus on capturing the color, shape, texture, and movement, hoping to preserve the fleeting beauty of an ordinary subject exposed to an extraordinary circumstance.

The sun has a remarkable way of forcing beauty into daily life. My work serves as a reminder that there is still great beauty in the world, even amid the man-made.

A close friend and mentor once told me, "Pay attention to what makes your heart beat faster." This work embodies that advice.