Prior to 2020 I was a self-taught artist with experience in acrylic, oil paints and figurative works. I enrolled in Kipaipai School of Art for the Atelier program taught by Adare. Perfect timing for COVID, everything shut down and I focused on art for the year. Completing studies in class as well as reading Richard Schmid Alla Prima II. The skills gained in that year allowed me to complete fully formed works that I feel proud to show