Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, painting concentration, UNC Charlotte
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia
Hometown: Walhalla, SC
I began drawing classes before my teen years and then became involved in wheel-thrown pottery during my teens. My interest in gardening, art and architecture led me to pursue a degree and then a career in Landscape Architecture. After completing a BFA in Painting, I joined the staff at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. I knew that I wanted to be a part of the UNC Charlotte community when I began my first art class in 2001. I'm proud to be an alumni employee, and I'm inspired to be a part of this amazing community.
Do you have any advice for current students in the College of Arts + Architecture?
Becoming an artist or an architect requires hard work. You will find that the passion to create is fabulous energy that enables one to overcome the obstacles of life.