I grew up in Michigan and spent my childhood locked away in my room reading, drawing, and writing poetry. The first thing I ever wanted to be when I grew up was an artist. As I grew up I drifted away from that desire thinking that I needed to do something more practical with my life and tried to pursue other things. When I got into high school I decided that I only wanted to be an artist for the rest of my life and nothing else interested me at all. I knew that if I tried to do anything else I would end up being miserable. I moved to Chicago and went to art school. I attended the American Academy of Art where I learned all about drawing the human figure and how to be an illustrator. I graduated in 2013 and since then I've been trying to attract attention to myself and my artwork. In 2014 I decided that I would start trying to create another use for my art with illustrated jewelry and accessories. Now I sell my handmade earrings and art prints all over Chicago. I'm trying to learn more about being a professional artist and how to earn my living solely as such.