I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil or crayon. I’ve always been fascinated by the human face and I’ve developed a deep love for portraiture. I would sketch fellow students, performers at musical concerts, a pencil always at the ready. Inspired by impressionist greats Degas, Cassatt and Sargent, I’m captivated by the human form in its environment. When I discovered the world of pastels, my previously monochrome palette was enriched with color and emotion, enabling me to convey not only a likeness, but the personality of my subjects.