Welcome to the studio and thanks for stopping by....

I am a full-time mixed media artist based in Atlanta, Georgia, working from my studio at the Urban Art Collective in Chamblee. My work is driven by color, pattern, and mark making, with a hands-on process of scraping, carving, layering, and editing as each piece evolves.

I draw inspiration from everyday moments—the skyline of my hometown, places I’ve traveled, and the quiet beauty of simple still lifes. While I enjoy exploring a range of subjects, I’m often drawn to a soothing palette of neutrals, blues, and earthy browns to create work that feels light, peaceful, and familiar.

Layering plays a central role in my practice. I often begin with found materials like fragments of vintage books, maps, papers, and letters, building abstract foundations before the subject emerges. What remains and what disappears is always a surprise—and that’s where the magic happens.

My mixed media landscapes and cityscapes, especially skylines, have become a signature part of my work. They represent a sense of connection and community. We all have different lives and different memories - the view may be the same, but the meaning we attach to our landscape is very personal and unique.

Feel free to reach out to me for a complete listing of current work available or to see my work in person come stop by the studio. Please follow along with my instagram page for more current information at @3rdquarterstudio

3rdquarter Studio

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“Signed, Sealed Delivered....I’m yours.” I just delivered this beauty last week. It was the last Atlanta skyline I had in the studio -they have all sold out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I plan on painting more in the future but DM interested in purc
Another from my blue floral series. Mixed media on paper.
Sweet peonies. I’m not much of a gardener so lucky for me Trader Joe’s had some of these beauties that found their way into my cart! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #southernartist #flowersinstagram #flowerart #petal #flowerlover #newart #florals #so
A new Big Boy to show ya. This 3’x4’ cityscape is a little more abstract than my others and I’m sort of diggin it. Super fun to loosen up a bit and play with paint and texture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cityscapes #atlantaart #localart#atlantaarti
It’s time for me to pick up the paint brush again. While it feels a little frivolous during these heavy times - it brings me joy and hopefully brings a little to you as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Still trying to learn and listen - but I’m also going
I’ve taken a little pause from social media to try to listen and reflect. Sending peace to everyone in hopes for a better tomorrow.
Another custom ATL skyline. This one for a collector who has many family ties to the city so we collaborated on found images that are meaningful to her and help tell her family story. I love when the collage material has special significance to the p
Hope everyone had a fantastic Memorial Day! We were lucky enough to be able to scoot off to the lake with our favorite people- the perfect way to kick off summer. Now it’s back to the studio to finish up my commissions.