Artist Statement
Patterns in my mind flow through my fingers to become art! I’m an artist who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult. Growing up and being forced to “fit in” certainly had its challenges within my family as well as the community in general. It left me largely misunderstood in so many ways. When I began drawing, it opened a whole new outlet of communication for me, one without projection, discrimination, or prejudice. I found that my greatest form of communication is creating art. Through painting, drawing and other forms of artistic expression I am able to communicate my thoughts and emotions in a way that feels natural and comfortable