My Inspirations

Among the beautiful things in life that inspires me, some of the most important have to be nature, art, architecture, and the simple everyday objects around me.

Photo of a plant that I took as inspiration

    Nature brings out the feminine side of my work. It is soft, organic, intricate, and dynamic in movements. The little things in nature sometimes are considered insignificant and ignored, like a dead tree, an insect, or a tiny leaf; they are all beautiful to me. 

I incorporate nature in my design from the use of asymmetrical designs with intricate details, like my handmade roses, beading, tulle and lace fabrics. 

"Dragonfly" watercolor 22" x 30"

This was a dress I designed after closely studying insects in a laboratory for several days.

A page in my sketchbook

I have a rich background in art ever since I was a child. I had always draw inspirations from my own artwork or work from other artists. 

Art brings out the fun, colorful, and creative side of me. It reminds me that rules are there to break and that I should live in the moment and let my feelings and emotions guide my design.

Architecture inspires the edginess and structural side of my work. Studying architecture intrigues me because it is deliberate, strong, calculated, and brings modern touches to my designs.

Elements of architecture can be seen in my work of corsets, jackets, sportswear pieces, and handbags.

"McConnel Tower" Ink on paper 22" x 18"

 For a week I sat in front of the UNT Administration Building to create this piece.

Everyday objects can also have a big influence on me. I may walk through a thrift store and see something that is considered trash and turn it into something beautiful that I can incorporate in my work. Sometimes I will find an interesting handbag or clothing item in my closet with a beautiful color, print, or design element that will inspire my next creation.

Still-life of some objects that I drew. Complementary pastel colors. 22" x  18"