I am a Sacramento native, who graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Currently, I work for California Prison Industry Authority in Folsom, CA. Painting is my passion on Furlough Fridays, and I enjoy experimenting with various types of paint, colors, textures, and surfaces. I am influenced by the paintings of Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Elan Vital, and Vladimir Kush, as well as the brilliant glass works of Dale Chihuly.