I studied interior design and metal smithing at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. During my tenure there, I broadened my understanding of a wide range of styles and materials and began to bring harmony to my eclectic interests.

Interiors

Over time I have come to believe that strict rules and set themes can hinder the creation of good design. I encourage people to express themselves freely in their living environment, and I enjoy working with my clients to bridge style gaps between members of the same household so that the end result is a unified and successful design for everyone involved. I layer rich colors and textures with sumptuous fabrics and add subtle details to engender a sense of adventure in my designs. The spaces that I create are unpredictable, where a sense of newness and discovery of new things never wanes.

Staging

My approach to staging is to try to make an empty house look and feel like a home. I like to mix various styles, from modern to rustic, so that potential buyers can envision themselves living in that space. Many of the elements I bring to a staging are unique because I myself am an artist and have spent considerable time assembling the materials I use. The final result is varied, sophisticated, and warm, elements that can significantly impact the time that a property is on the market.

Metalwork

I create distinctive metal light panels for interior and exterior spaces. Each intricate design is cut by hand, using a plasma cutter. I have executed numerous commissions for private and commercial interests in Miami and the United States. Some of my earliest memories involve sitting under a weeping willow and watching the magical play of light and shadow through the leaves. Later, when I began studying metal smithing, I discovered the material's ability to represent the intricacy of the natural world in ways that hearken back to that initial vision. The solidity and weight of bronze and steel, in particular, appealed to me. I found them very grounding. In addition, the smell of the metal while it was being worked was strangely attractive. My steel light panels are really a culmination of my interests in nature and in the contrasting forms of light and shadow, substance and space, gravity and delicacy. They are my attempt to create an environment that is pleasing and soothing but also dynamic and thought provoking.