The Tepe Park Project
The Tepe Park mural is one of the most defining works of my career, both artistically and personally. Stretching across an entire basketball court, it was my first time creating on such a massive scale, blending vision, precision, and physical endurance into a project that transformed a community space into something extraordinary. The recognition it brought was humbling—earning the 25th Annual Leadership Award from PBS and 5/3 Bank, the Art Project of the Year Award from the Arts Council and Mayor Winnecke, and a full-page spread in Evansville Living Magazine that cemented my status as a published artist.
Yet beyond the awards, what made this project unforgettable was the human connection. Each day on site, I engaged with the youth of the neighborhood, talking about potential, creativity, and the importance of following their dreams. Those conversations turned the project from “work” into something far greater—a shared labor of love that uplifted not just the court, but also the spirits of those who played and gathered there. This mural represents the heart of my mission: to use art as a tool for transformation, inspiration, and lasting legacy within the communities that need it most.
The Goosetown Park “Lava”
This mural was another milestone in my artistic journey—different in scale from the Tepe Park basketball court, yet equally groundbreaking in its own way. Completed in collaboration with Keep Evansville Beautiful (KEB), this piece marked a first-of-its-kind perspective piece for me in the community: an interactive mural designed not just to be seen, but to be experienced. The flowing, lava-inspired perspective art invited children and families to step into the piece, sparking curiosity and imagination while transforming an ordinary park space into something vibrant and engaging.
While it didn’t span the size of a court, the project carried its own weight through the joy it created and the connections it fostered. The reactions from the community—especially the youth—proved that scale alone does not determine impact. It showed me the value of creating art that people can physically engage with, blurring the line between viewer and participant.
For me, this project was another labor of love, reinforcing my belief that public art has the power to turn everyday spaces into places of wonder. The Goose Town Park mural may not have been the largest, but it was a spark; one that continues to ignite imagination within the community.
Milly the Dinosaur
This was a project close to my heart, created during my residency at the Children’s Museum of Evansville (CMOE). Unlike any other piece I had done, this mural became a true community masterpiece. Throughout its creation, I invited every child and parent who visited the museum to place their hands on the canvas—literally leaving their mark on the artwork. The result was more than a painting; it was a symbol of shared creativity, belonging, and joy.
The unveiling was a moment of celebration, covered by News 14, and even the museum staff saw the finished work for the first time alongside the public. That sense of surprise and collective pride made the experience unforgettable. What made the residency even more impactful was the opportunity to teach art concepts while creating the mural, giving children hands-on lessons in creativity, color, and imagination. This gave a photo opportunity that gave patrons the chance to take a picture with the museums mascot since the statue moved to the riverfront.
For me, Milly the Dinosaur embodied what I aim to achieve as an artist: to bring people together, to inspire the next generation, and to show how art can be a living, breathing shared experience. It wasn’t just about the final product—it was about the process, the participation, and the joy of creating something meaningful together.
Big Time
“Big Time” is a mural created in honor of a beloved brother whose life was taken too soon. Painted inside the music studio, this piece was born from both love and loss, carried out alongside his good brothers as a way to keep his spirit alive. Every stroke was done from the heart, not just as an image on a wall, but as a lasting tribute to friendship, family, and legacy that will continue to inspire those who walk through the doors.
