Born and raised on Oahu, Hawai’i, I now call Chicago home. Designer by day, you can find me in River West as Blue Daring's Creative Lead, bringing brands to life through strategic design and storytelling. Off the clock, I love to letter, draw, paint, take pictures and even make films. A true (earth dragon) gemini, I love to do it all and am always trying something new.
Since I was young, I’ve been obsessed with handwritten forms and lettering. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I really began to develop my craft. From brush lettering to blackletter and pointed pen, in both modern and traditional styles, I love to do it all.
Working as a brand designer for over a decade, design truly colors everything I do. And it’s why I’m so passionate about stationery. From custom invitations to my letterpressed greeting cards, design is truly my love language.
Watercolor has always been my favorite paint medium. Much like my water photography, I’m drawn to its ethereal, soft and fluid forms. I often pair watercolor with my ink illustrations but have more recently been creating more full watercolor portraits and abstract paintings.
I’ve been photographing the world around me since I was very little; appreciating its’ power to freeze a moment in time. My happy place will forever be back home in the ocean, underwater housing in hand, chasing light and telling stories through film.
