I am the best-selling artist of the "Jeweled Trees" series, and an Art Business coach, founder of Art Career Academy where I teach artists how to cultivate successful, sustainable art careers.

As a technology creative, I have written for companies like Mashable , EBSQ Self-Representing Artists and have been featured in New York Times Bestseller "Crush It" by Gary Vaynerchuck, 2008 Artists and Graphic Designers Market book, "Fans, Friends and Followers" by Scott Kirsner & "Social Media Marketing All-in-One for Dummies" by Jan Zimmerman.

I have been live-painting at various tech events as well as teaching art classes to children and adults nationwide. I have spoken at events like SXSW, TEDx, Ignite and art conferences educating creatives on art business and digital marketing. I've also consulted start-ups, social agencies and small businesses on holistic social business strategies as well as brand development. My experience has had me working with companies like Ford Motor Company and MySpace, creating campaigns to promote and expand their brand revamp.

I specialize in social networking, digital economics, social metrics, art marketing, graphic design, online communication strategy and art brand development.