I received a BFA in printmaking from the State University of New York- Purchase College in 2001. Upon graduating, I took a position teaching art at a public high school in New York City. In addition, I apprenticed with master printer Kathy Caraccio at K. Caraccio Printmaking Studio in New York, running artist editions, curating prints and maintaining the print studio. I relocated to Hawaii in 2003 where I took a position teaching at a local high school. Rather than continue I resigned and enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where I received an MFA dergree.
Working in my off time I began an apprenticeship with Ricardo "Riccy Boy" Novera Jr. at the Polynesian Tattoo Factory. Initially seeking flexible employment in order to work while attending school, I developed an interest in Polynesian art and culture. I chose to leave teaching and instead have devoted myself to learning the tattoo business and the art of traditional and contemporary Polynesian designs. I am presently working at House of Ink Tattoo Studio in Kailua. My future plans include creating more works on paper, participating in exhibits in addition to continuing to develop my skills as a tattoo artist.
My works on paper have been exhibited nationally and are found in both private and public collections. All of my’s works on skin are custom one-of-a-kind and are designed specifically for the wearer the majority of which are drawn freehand.
| 2009 University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HI M.F.A |
| 2003 K. Caraccio Studios, New York, NY Assistant Printer |
| 2001 Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY Teacher Certification |
| 2001 SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY B.F.A.- Printmaking (Cum Laude) |
| 2003 Lehman College Annual Student Art Exhibition, First Prize |
| 2009 Externalities Commons Gallery, University of Hawaii Manoa, Honolulu, HI |
| 2001 The Only Freedom Was The Freedom to Think Purchase College Purchase, NY |
| 2009 HJCC Annual Commitment to Excellence Exhibit, Linekona Art Center, Honolulu, HI |
| 2008 LBIF Works on Paper, Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and Sciences, Loveladies NJ |
| 2008 Honolulu Printmakers Annual Exhibition, Linekona Art Center Honolulu, HI |
| 2008 Parentheses, UH Art Gallery, University of Hawaii-Manoa Honolulu, HI |
| 2007 6th Bienneal International Miniature Print Competition, Center for Contemporary Printmaking Norwalk, CT |
| 2007 TheArt, UH Gallery, University of Hawaii-Manoa Honolulu, HI |
| 2006 Print Gallery 303 at University of Hawaii-Manoa Honolulu, HI |
| 2006 Endangered Species, Simon Frasier University Gallery British Columbia, Canada |
| 2005 Honolulu Printmakers Annual Exhibition, Linekona Art Center Honolulu, HI |
| 2003 Lehman College Annual Student Art Exhibition, Lehman College Gallery Bronx NY |
| 2001 She, Romanian Cultural Center New York, NY |
| New York City Public Library |
| Kathy Carracio Print Studios, New York |
| State University of New York Purchase College Art Department |