ABOUT

When my son was born, I got a job at a big chain bookstore. I worked there for three years then accepted a position at Miami's awesomely independent bookstore, Books & Books. Over the course of six years, I worked my way up to children's Book Buyer, Events Coordinator, and manager. I was known in the book world for my tattoos (click here to learn more).

During those nine years at the bookstores I discovered the tragedy of the stripped paperback and immediately began taking these "destroyed" books home in an effort to save them from being taken to Trash Mountain.

I am constantly trying to incorporate my love of books into my art, while also giving these damaged books a new life.