03/25/2025
Hard Work, Growth, and a New Chapter Ahead
Today, I received the news that one of my portraits earned the highest score in the TPPA Annual Image Competition for a child’s portrait, officially securing Texas Portrait of a Child for the third year in a row.
I don’t share this for the title—I share it because it represents something I care deeply about: getting better.
Every year, I enter competition not to win, but to grow. To challenge myself, refine my skills, and hold my work to a higher standard. It keeps me sharp. It keeps me honest. And it makes me a better artist—and a better educator.
I’m someone who works hard, stays curious, and genuinely loves to teach. And I’m excited to pour that energy into something new.
Later this week, I’ll be announcing a brand new Fine Art Children’s Portrait Masterclass. It’s a 4-month program, limited to just 12 students, where we’ll dive deep into creating work like the images below—from concept to completion.
Each student will finish the course with their own fine art portraits, worthy of portfolios, galleries, and competitions—but more importantly, they’ll gain the confidence and skill to keep creating long after the class ends.
If you’ve been looking for a way to take your work to the next level, stay tuned. I can’t wait to share more.