I haven’t done a solo interview with you in four years which is wild, because we’ve worked on a handful of projects together since then. Back then, you were still living in Nashville. You’ve been in NYC for a while now – how has the new environment played a part in your creative process and affected you artistically?

My art has definitely changed drastically since moving to the city. I spent the first few months living here not knowing what the hell I was doing after coming from the south to the big city. I eventually found a job working at an art gallery, I knew I didn’t want to continue working there, but I needed the money at the time. Then Covid happened and everything shut down. I had no choice but to turn to art in hopes that it would provide for me. Not only did it provide for me, but it made me capable of purchasing my first MacBook strictly from the money I made from art sales. This was a huge moment for me – I knew I was heading in the right direction. Eventually I started experimenting with making digital collages and then I started playing with the liquify tool. This was a game changer – it showed me an entirely new style of work that I could dive into. Since then it’s been very prominent in my practice and almost second nature to me.  Moving to NYC was definitely one of the best moves I could’ve made as an artist. It was terrifying for a while, but once I found my place it only felt right. I’ve also been able to make friends with other like-minded creatives while being here and that also changed everything for me. Being in a space and collaborating with another artist I admire is a feeling that can’t be described. I’m so thankful to be in the position that I’m in, where I’m at.

Your digital manipulation seems to have become a large part of your recent works, which I feel compliments your style very well. Have you found yourself making more digital works lately? Do physical works still play a large part in your artistry?

Truthfully yes, because of convenience I’ve been finding myself creating a lot more digital work as of late. But I still have a very strong desire to make physical work as well. I think they both play different roles for me. My paintings are very emotional, and I can spend weeks and sometimes months looking at them before I can finally call it finished. Digital work is usually straight to the point – I see an image or multiple images that would work well together and I know exactly what needs to happen to it. Sometimes the digital and physical coexist as well. I add a physical touch to a preexisting image, then scan it in and manipulate it digitally after the fact. It’s all important to me, and it’s all teaching me something.

A lot of your digital works will get thousands of likes on Twitter nowadays. How does it feel getting that much love from people? I know you’ve been on social media for a while now and you must feel like you’ve come a long way.

[I’m] not gonna lie, it is pretty surreal. I’ve been sharing my work on social media now for around six years, and it feels like I’m finally starting to get some recognition. At the end of the day, all I want is for my art to resonate with people, so in my mind the more eyes on it the better.

Do you have a recent piece that you’re most proud of?