From the moment I picked up my first crayon, I knew I wanted to be an artist. My childhood was filled with dancing, drawing, creating greeting cards and holiday crafts for family, and making collages from fashion, travel, and lifestyle magazines.
One Thanksgiving, surrounded by my Sicilian family, my aunt asked what I wanted for Christmas. At just two years old, I replied, “a thing of paint and a doll.” That memory—lovingly repeated by my cousins over the years—stayed with me and quietly shaped my creative path. Today, “A Thing of Paint” has become the name of my portfolio, representing both my beginnings and what continues to evolve.
After graduating from Mount Ida College located in Newton, MA in 2007 with a degree in Graphic Design, I began my career in publishing, my intended path, while also taking on freelance work designing logos and website concepts for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
As the recession reshaped the industry, my career took an unexpected turn, leading me through a range of industries and experiences. Along the way, I developed new skills, collaborated with diverse teams, and continuously adapted—ultimately reconstructing my creative path and connecting each step with intention.
For over fifteen years, I’ve applied my creative skills across a variety of industries:
Travel ✪ Marketing ✪ Non-Profit ✪ Real Estate ✪ Law ✪ Fashion ✪ Entertainment.
Travel ✪ Marketing ✪ Non-Profit ✪ Real Estate ✪ Law ✪ Fashion ✪ Entertainment.
My work has appeared in Boston Magazine, The Improper Bostonian, The New York Times, Boston Homes, The Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, Boston Fashion Week website, Boston.com, and NorthEndWaterfront.com.
My interest in photography grew organically through my design work, editing images, developing visual content, and working closely with clients. Between 2014 and 2016, I began building a collection collections of photographic work inspired by travel and everyday artistry. In 2019, I had the opportunity to photograph two book signing events during the 6th Annual Boston Design Week, further expanding my work into event photography.
2020 sparked new momentum—leading to ongoing design and photography projects, painting collections, and writing initiatives. Follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." Pablo Picasso