In the early 2000s, I spent much of my time in private study of history, specifically mythology, the “Celts” of the Iron Age, and some of Viking Age Scandinavia (my ancestry consists primarily of Scandinavian and Scottish). It was during this time that I also began to create fantasy-themed art with watercolors, and try my hand at graphite portraits. My interests in art, history, and mythology began to knit together and became the foundation of my identity today.

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After fifteen years out of school, I enrolled back into college full-time in 2015. In 2019, I completed two bachelor’s degrees: the primary degree in History with a concentration in public & museum studies (heavily focusing on European cultures). My second degree is in Art & Design with a concentration in painting, although I consider my work largely "self-taught." During that time, I accumulated the appropriate credits for a minor in Art History. More recently, I completed my Master's Degree (M.A.) in Viking and Medieval Norse studies from universities in Iceland and Oslo.

My chosen era/culture of study was and continues to be Northern European history, specifically the cultures previously mentioned. Over the years, I've been involved with various history-related ventures, including archaeology excavations, post-exc lab work, and touring with a Viking warship. These eras and cultures, as well as folklore, music, and other artists serve as inspiration for many of my creations.  

In addition to creating, I love to travel when I can, constantly keeping my heart open for a place I can call home.