Awards and Accomplishments

These collaborations include but are not limited to visual art projects and works of creative writing:

  • James Axley Creative Writing Award Finalist in 2020.

  • Published poems “Holi Spirituality” and “Temples” and artworks “Dotwork Crystals,” “Geometric Deer Head,” and “God Is A Woman” in Pegasus, Rose State College’s Annual Literary Journal, in 2020.

  • Published poems “Nectar,” “Letters,” “Honey,” and “Layers” in Pegasus, Rose State College’s annual Literary Journal, in 2019.

  • Published poems “Angel,” and “Liar” in Pegasus, Rose State College’s annual Literary Journal, in 2018.

  • Published poems “Black Bones,” “Sea,” “Velvet” and 30’’x 24’’ ink & watercolor on canvas painting, “Watercolor Wings” in Pegasus, Rose State College’s annual Literary Journal, in 2017.

  • Self-Published Poetry Collection, Quiet Magic in April 2019, containing over 165 individual poems and more than 9500 words.

  • Awarded Top Contributor of the 15th Street News from 2016-2017.

 

Notable Collaborations

These collaborations include but are not limited to visual art projects, and editorial collaborations.

  • In 2022, I collaborated with other writers and editors to deliver content to each of our blogs, creating a platform for diverse voices to share their knowledge. You can check out their posts here.

  • I've had the honor of interviewing world famous writers such as Melanie Martins. Click here to read the blog post.

  • Parody/Cover writing for Lady Gaga’s “The Cure” performed by YouTuber and World of Warcraft Parody artist, Sharm, 2019.

  • Backdrop painting for award-winning actor, drag-queen star, and State Regional Title Holder at American National Star Pageantry, Lukas LaRue in 2016, for which he placed 2nd in the acting portion of the final competition.

 

Rose State Media Group

From March 2017- May 2020 I published print and digital articles in Rose State College’s newspaper, the 15th Street News, and magazine, The 6420, covering a wide variety of topics including: back-to-school study tips, recipes, fashion advice, in-depth entertainment articles, professor spotlights, and interviews.

Below are some of the issues I contributed to by writing, editing, or taking photos for articles.

 

THE 15TH STREET NEWS

THE 6420

 
 

Check Out My Writing

Most of my writing has been published in print publications and literary journals, but I do have some of my writing available online as well. If you’d like to check out my science-fiction and fantasy stories, click the Wattpad button below! If you’d like to read my poetry, click the Poetry.com button or the Hello Poetry button below!

 
 
 
 
 

Web Design Experience

I’ve had the honor of getting to design and develop websites for a handful of amazing companies in the Oklahoma City area, including but not limited to Rose State College, Rose State Media Group (The 15th Street News and 6420 Magazine) Pegasus, and OkieSurplus. If you’d like to see more information on my website design projects, check out my LinkedIn profile.

 

Murals I've Painted

DRAMA CLASS ROLLERCOASTER (2014)

“Drama Class Rollercoaster” mural in MCHS Drama Classroom. The mural is decorated with Christmas lights for the holiday season.

“Rollercoaster” mural in MCHS Drama Classroom, 2014. In the photo, the mural is decorated with Christmas lights for the holiday season.

DRAMA (2016)

“Drama” mural in MCHS Drama Classroom. Senior Madeline Mercer is standing against the finished mural. Students who contributed have signed and left thumbprint hearts in the lower right.

“Drama” mural in MCHS Drama Classroom, 2016. Senior student, Madeline Mercer is standing against the finished mural. In the lower right, students who collaborated on the project have signed and left thumbprint hearts.

NO LIMITATIONS (2019)

“No Limitations” mural in RSC Humanities Building, on the second floor, in the south hallway.

HUMANITIES BRAIN (2020)

“Humanities Brain” mural in RSC Humanities Building, on the second floor, in the south hallway.