Artist | Sculptor | Educator
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2023–2026
Emphasis in Sculpture
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK | 2019–2022
Emphasis in Ceramics and Oil Painting
Associate Degree | Northern Oklahoma College
Stillwater, OK | 2017–2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Sculpture | Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR | 2026–Present
Teaching undergraduate courses in sculpture, three-dimensional design, metal fabrication, and foundry processes. Courses emphasize material exploration, fabrication, conceptual development, critique, and hands-on studio practice.
Current Courses
Sculpture / Advanced Sculpture
Creative Exploration
Special Topics: Foundry
Instructor of Record, Sculpture I | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2025
Designed and taught projects exploring mold making, woodworking, welding, fabrication, and three-dimensional problem solving.
Teaching Assistant, 3D Design | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2024
Led demonstrations, critiques, and discussions focused on three-dimensional design, material experimentation, and creative problem solving.
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2024
Assisted students with TIG and MIG welding, woodworking, mold making, fabrication, and sculpture studio practices.
Instructor of Record, Ceramics | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | Summer 2024
Taught hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Introduced students to salt, gas, electric, and raku kiln firing processes.
Teaching Assistant, Ceramics | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2023
Assisted with hand-building, wheel throwing, glaze preparation, clay making, kiln firing, and studio maintenance.
RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts | Gatlinburg, TN
Summer 2025
Participated in Sculpture and the Accumulation, taught by Madeline Kobe. Explored accumulation, material relationships, and how collections of objects can develop new narratives within sculpture.
Elsewhere Studio Artist Residency | Paonia, CO
Summer 2024
Participated in artist talks, workshops, writing, and site-responsive sculpture projects. Researched outdoor locations and worked with public lands as potential environments for exhibiting artwork.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gallery Assistant | Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX | 2023
Assisted with exhibitions at Landmark Arts, including artwork handling, installation, packing, pedestal preparation, and gallery maintenance.
Studio Assistant | Brandon Reese
Stillwater, OK | 2022–2023
Assisted with the fabrication, installation, transportation, and preparation of artwork and ceramic materials.
Studio Assistant | Morgan Robinson
Stillwater, OK | 2022–2023
Assisted with artwork fabrication, installation, packing, and transportation. Contributed to the creation of Interlace, a public sculpture installed in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Studio Monitor | Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK | 2020–2022
Mentored beginning and intermediate students while assisting with glaze preparation, clay making, kiln firing, welding, kiln maintenance, and studio upkeep.
Gallery Assistant | Gardiner Gallery of Art, Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK | 2020–2022
Assisted with exhibition installation, artwork handling, pedestal preparation, and gallery operations. Served on the student committee reviewing and selecting artists for exhibitions.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2026
Tool Soup
MFA Solo Exhibition
5&J Gallery | Lubbock, TX
FaultLine Vol. 1
Artist Collective
5&J Gallery | Lubbock, TX
2025
NEXT 2025
JRB Art at the Elms | Oklahoma City, OK
2024
2nd Year MFA Exhibition
Landmark Gallery | Lubbock, TX
10,000 Acres of Lonesome
Satellite Gallery | Lubbock, TX
Elsewhere Studio Exhibition
Paonia, CO
2023
De Los
ARTSPACE at Untitled | Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State Juried Student Exhibition
Gardiner Gallery | Stillwater, OK
2022
BFA Senior Capstone Exhibition
Gardiner Gallery | Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State Juried Student Exhibition
Gardiner Gallery | Stillwater, OK
2021
DEI
Modella Art Gallery | Stillwater, OK
Abstract Theme
Orange Wall Gallery, Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK
The Lively Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma State Juried Student Exhibition
Gardiner Gallery | Stillwater, OK
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2025–2026
TTU Roch AS Scholarship | Texas Tech University
TTU White Regents Quasi VPA SC Scholarship | Texas Tech University
2023–2024
Sybil & Richard Dicky Endowed Art Scholarship | Texas Tech University
Mary and Frances Willison College of Visual and Performing Arts Graduate Fellowship | Texas Tech University
2022
Second Place, 3D | Oklahoma State Juried Student Exhibition
2021
Honorable Mention | Oklahoma State Juried Student Exhibition
Honorable Mention | Lively Beerworks, Oklahoma City
SKILLS
Sculpture & Fabrication
MIG Welding • TIG Welding • Gas/Oxy-Acetylene Processes • CNC Plasma Cutting • Laser Cutting • Woodworking • Mold Making • Casting • Metal Fabrication • Foundry Processes
Ceramics
Hand-Building • Wheel Throwing • Slip Casting • Clay Making • Glaze Mixing • Electric Kilns • Gas Kilns • Salt/Soda Kilns • Wood Firing • Raku
Painting & Printmaking
Oil Painting • Watercolor • Woodblock Printing
Digital Fabrication & Software
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Creative Suite • CNC Processes • Laser Cutting • Digital Fabrication