Bachelors of Arts –Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans followed by a Master's of Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design-New School, New York City. Awarded a residency with Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont- 2004. Designed an independent residency with Banff Center for the Arts –2006. Awarded “ New Works” residency with Banff Center for the Arts, Banff Canada-2007. Completed residency with A.I.R. Vallauris, Vallauris, France- 2007. Currently practicing as an artist while maintaining a studio in Chelsea, New York City, New York. Represented by Rhonda Schaller Gallery Chelsea, New York City.