My journey as an artist is rooted in the cultures and stories of northern New Mexico. Growing up in Taos, surrounded by its mix of Indigenous and Hispanic traditions, I’ve always felt connected to multiple worlds simultaneously. My family heritage ties directly to the history of this region—I spent my formative years immersed in the traditions, landscapes, and diverse narratives of people of northern New Mexico. One of my family’s small legacies includes connections to a historic Taos property, reinforcing my bonds with this place and its layered history.

Throughout my career, I’ve embraced art as a way to bridge storytelling and culture. My education in painting and drawing from the University of New Mexico laid a classical foundation that now supports a multidisciplinary practice. I’ve explored digital media, photography, interactive design, videography, programming, and immersive storytelling, always aiming to communicate complex ideas in approachable, impactful ways. I thrive at the intersections—where traditional techniques meet contemporary expression, and where cultural stories interact with technology and media.

My professional path has taken me through a few projects across the Southwest. I’ve partnered with indigenous and regional communities, including my role as a designer for the Navajo Education Technology Consortium, helping preserve Diné language and culture through digital and interactive storytelling through online lessons. I have also collaborated with institutions like ARTS Lab at the University of New Mexico, supporting our state’s film and multimedia initiatives. Today, I continue to engage with my local community through ongoing involvement with The PASEO Project, and Taos Pride, organizations that allow me to nurture creativity, diversity, and positive social change.

Currently, my painting practice reflects a return to personal roots and a focused exploration of the beauty, dignity, and quiet power found in New Mexico’s landscapes and its people—especially highlighting indigenous, Hispanic, and queer identities. My portraits are hopefully intimate, soulful glimpses into everyday lives, conveying the genuine humanity and warmth of my subjects. My landscapes carry echoes of classic Taos imagery, yet reimagined through contemporary eyes—subtle narratives emerge within expansive skies, distant waterways, village life, and gentle human presences. These paintings aim to honor tradition while embracing the complexity and nuance of contemporary experiences.

Ultimately, my art seeks connection—between past and present, across cultures and identities, and most of all, between the viewer and the spirit of Northern New Mexico.