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06 Mar 2026
I currently draw a lot of my inspiration from folklore, nature, and the paranormal. My work often highlights the softer, more approachable side of monsters and supernatural beings, placing them in cozy settings or unexpectedly charming situations. I want viewers to feel a kinship with subjects commonly cast as dangerous, strange, or beyond the realm of our human understanding.
I find my spark for new pieces in quiet moments and simple pleasures. I like to imagine larger than life figures going through the motions just like the rest of us. I often find myself playing out mundane scenarios starring monsters in my head. How does Mothman take his coffee? Does Dracula have a garden? What does Baba Yaga do on her day off?
What is something people might not know about you as an artist?
People might not know that I am also a muralist and love the opportunity to work on large pieces of art for my community to enjoy. I often collaborate with my partner Tim Switalski on murals. We blend both our styles to create a unique vision that only happens when we work together. People often ask if it’s hard to work with someone who has different ideas, but it can be so freeing. Collaboration gives you the chance to let go of your ego and make something completely new that I could not have achieved on my own.
Finding community and bonding with fellow artists over our shared need to tell stories and make people think about their place in the world through our work is incredibly rewarding. Seeing the empathy and recognition of a kindred spirit when someone connects with my art feeds my soul and reminds me why I love what I do.
My first exposure to Dayglo as an art medium was through Angela Oster. I love how her creepy cute illustrations have such delicate linework accented by a bombastic DayGlo color palette. She told me about the DayGlo art shows at Waterloo Arts, and I have been using DayGlo paint since my first show there in 2016.
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