Since I was younger Brooklyn has always been that forbidden and dangerous area many New Yorkers feared to venture to, considered by some as the "bad seed" of NYC. My influences resonate from the city I was born and raised in and how it has translated into a Mecca of artistry. I am a reflection of Brooklyn as I am considered the black sheep of my family, with often being misunderstood, an outcast with informal views of the world as well as an ever unwavering opinion. Like Brooklyn I emerged from the shadows of others to elevate myself from the "hood" of Bed-sty to the high rises of downtown. With my journey I have used art as an extension of my insight as it is a my voice to the viewer.  

From the first time I picked up a pencil I realized that drawing was a way of how I could express my inner most thoughts, desires, and fears. My artwork references the history of Brooklyn as it explores the varying political and cultural movement. While I have experience in a variety of mediums, drawing with pencil, pen, charcoal and pastels excite me the most. Using my hands makes me feel more connected to my drawing as it is an extension of my emotions. My art has non conforming aspects as it also possess a peak of the fine art. The change in my city has beckoned a change in me, as my art is ever evolving I fear that I will lose grasp on the real me. I seek to find my true nature and the complexities that illuminate both aspects of my art. My goal is to combine the gritty and rough features with the smooth and sophisticated traits that inhabit to echo in my art.