I was born in Princeton, NJ in autumn of 1986. As a child, I was encouraged by my parents to dive into the pool of my imagination and explore the wonderful worlds of art, literature and music. Growing up, I learned to appreciate many different expressions of creativity: the shadows and softness of Edward Hopper; the poetry and complexity of Vladimir Nabokov; the humor and genius of Groucho Marx; the perfection and clarity of Frank Sinatra. Through my artwork, I have found my own quirky way of paying homage to my favorite movies, music, books and artists: with puns. Looking at my body of work as a whole, one would realize that the visual styles of the paintings are all different: some are flat and simple; some detailed and delicate; some striking and bold. What ties them all together as a distinctive style is the literate humor.

As an art history major in college, I learned even more about the magnificent artists that have come before me. Though I have no formal training in painting or drawing, I was determined to follow in their footsteps and become a professional artist. I started selling my artwork in 2004, when I was 17 years old. Ever since then, I have been enjoying the laughter in the voices and the smiles on the faces of people who appreciate my work.