Livalittleartsy

Livalittleartsy started in 2018 after I graduated college. Initially, I focused on creating pet portraits and custom Christmas ornaments, but as my business grew, I began teaching small groups in painting workshops.

In 2019, I started formally teaching at a local art studio in Lancaster, PA, leading medium specific classes, including portrait drawing, watercolor, and mixed media classes, catering to all age groups. When the pandemic hit, I left the studio to focus on my own art, and Livalittleartsy was officially a full time gig.

While most my art tends to represent the films that mean the most to me, a huge part of my artistic vision is rooted in the desire to connect with and contribute to the world around me. Since 2019, I've been actively involved in social justice causes, using my artistic skills to create demonstration materials for local community organizations, including banners, signs, posters, and flyers to support various movements. I also worked on campaign art aimed at improving prison conditions, ending mass incarceration, and advocating for the release of political prisoners.

In 2023, I was given the opportunity to teach art at an alternative high school in Philadelphia, PA. There, I worked with students who often faced systemic challenges, and I saw firsthand how creative expression could empower and inspire them. This reinforced my commitment to using art not only as a teaching tool, but also as a means of advocating for change. Through both my activism and teaching, I strive to create spaces where marginalized voices can be heard and their stories told.