As a child I drew for fun with pencil and charcoal, never knowing it would grow into something deeper. What began as simple recreation has become a way of honoring people and their stories through hand-drawn portraits.

Today, I create commissioned works with the same care and attention, giving each person a piece of art meant to last.

Featured Portraits

Recognized in international competition and publications, including Arts to Hearts Magazine: Issue 10

Behind the Mask
14 x 17 in | Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal on paper | 2025

(A split portrait of Dr. Nakano, cardiothoracic surgeon, balancing identity and duty. One side shows his face in color, the other in grayscale surgical gear, divided by — Behind the Mask 14 x 17 in | Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal on paper | 2025 (A split portrait of Dr. Nakano, cardiothoracic surgeon, balancing identity and duty. One side shows his face in color, the other in grayscale surgical gear, divided by a seam. Using pencil and graphite, the work reveals the humanity beneath clinical detachment.

White Coat | Black Tie: Beyond the Practice
18 x 18 in | Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal on paper | 2025
(This portrait of Dr. Kourlis honors both surgical precision and humanity. Using graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil, it reflects disciplin — White Coat | Black Tie: Beyond the Practice 18 x 18 in | Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal on paper | 2025 (This portrait of Dr. Kourlis honors both surgical precision and humanity. Using graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil, it reflects discipline, resilience, and the balance between clinical excellence and personal identity within the demanding life of a cardiac surgeon.)

A black-and-white photo of two smiling people, a man with glasses and a beanie, and a woman with long hair, close together in front of a background with tree branches.

A detailed black-and-white pencil drawing of a young girl with large eyes, wearing a hat and a casual shirt, with a signature and date at the bottom right.

Black and white drawing of two smiling women and one child, with one woman and the child in the foreground and the other woman in the background.

Close-up of a gray tabby cat with green eyes, lying down on a black background.

A detailed black and white drawing of a gray tabby cat with green eyes, resting with one paw over the other on a dark background.

Black and white pencil drawing of two children on a swing. The boy is standing, holding the rope with a smile, and the girl is sitting on the swing, also smiling. The girl has braided hair, and the boy is wearing sneakers. There is a signature and da

Black and white portrait family of five diverse individuals, three women and two men, dressed in professional attire, posing together for a family photo

A detailed drawing of a happy black and white dog wearing an orange bandana with paw prints and bones, looking up with its tongue out.

If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a portrait or painting, I’d love to create something meaningful for you.

Click the link below to access the commission request form to share your idea and details, and I’ll be in touch soon with pricing and availability.

Commission Request Form