"I have been serious about art since I was 4 years old. My sister was an early inspiration because she could draw very well. She is 7 years older, so her drawings were way more advanced; looking at her work inspired me to work harder with my skill. As I got older, I was inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat because of his uniqueness and strength to stand on his own no matter what others of his time were doing."

"I like to work alone in my studio. I base my work on current events or personal interest or my life. I usually draw and paint people. I enjoy vibrant colors and shades of dark. I use acrylic paint because it dries fast and its durable. Its vibrant and it’s what I enjoy using."

"African American heritage influences my art because it paved the way. I’ve learned about the passion, struggle, and ambition that my ancestors pushed through just to share their voice. I, now have the opportunity to share my work and a piece of myself with the world in a more accepting way than my ancestors. I see myself in my creative, artistic ancestors. When I create it always connects to the African American culture in some way." 

"I aim to bring out emotions in my art. I hope to paint pieces so dynamic that each person can feel something from it. Whether it be happiness or just enjoying the colors or aesthetics or connecting with the actual image."

"Some of my biggest challenges I’ve faced is having time to create in this environment. Working a fulltime job and at the same time trying to be a full-time artist is challenging. I have paid commissions from Business and private buyers and there is not enough time to complete them all at times. There have been some opportunities missed because I have a career job."

"I try to highlight African Americans by painting scenes and stories in their experiences. I have a history of making portraits of all medium of African Americans. I also paint scenes from current events that involve African Americans. I think it is important because America was born on the backs of African Americans and our stories, and the depth of our experiences needs to be heard and seen."

"I engage with the community by donating artwork to special causes, I paint live for poetry nights at Busboys and Poets, I have hosted sip and paint events. I have also collaborated with public and non-profit business in community projects and fundraiser events. Sometimes it is a form of social commentary and sometimes I just like to paint feel good pieces that takes us away from the daily pains of the world."

"My style has evolved over the years. I used to only draw pencil portraits and colored cartoons. I began evolving my pencil portraits into acrylic paintings in 2015. With the advancement of computers and graphics over the years I also paint digital portraits. I think that every experience I have at art shows and other artists influences some part of my artistic expression."

"Continue to work on your art and make it your first priority, no matter what others may say otherwise. Find people that believe in what you believe and find people that you can learn from. Surround yourself with others who have successful experience in what you are trying to achieve and continue to create. Never give up on your goals and dreams."

"I have some collaborations with the Washington Commanders. I am about having my painting in the Artist at Work exhibition for the Smithsonian Staff, and I am looking forward have my paintings in a few shows this spring. I plan to paint more abstractly with figurative images involved as well. I want to stick with people as a theme for now, but my art will evolve again and I’m not quite sure where that may lead. I want my legacy as an artist to be remembered as an artist that loves art and life and her creations show that I want to be in museums and remembered for hundreds of years."