At Smere Tactics, I understand the increasing importance of taking time to get creative. The classes and workshops provide loose guidelines to inspire creativity without the stress of having to perfect a technique or start with an idea. I'm dedicated to providing safe and fun environment for people of all skill levels to create together because the last thing anyone needs is to feel like their expression of creativity is being judged. It’s our mission to ensure that newcomers and veteran artists alike can delve deeper into how creativity can play a more prominent role in leading an authentic, whole-hearted life. Where ever you are on your creative path I'm here to help. Offering pop-up events/ classes around Madison, WI as well as private workshops and events customized for businesses or social gatherings.I'm a visual mixed media artist creating art with a focus on reusing materials( suitcases being the foremost) on a range of subjects from nature and anatomy to depicting visual puns. Always looking for projects to collaborate on with other artistsOther specialties include- Art Marketing: Helping small businesses reach new markets by coordinating cultural events centered around what the business does. Example: While setting up Gallery Night events at Matrix Coworking it is important to have the event focus on getting the audience moving around and participating in different activities to illustrate that the space is multifunctional and centered around a community of co-working.- Connecting and networking with local businesses to create mutually beneficial relationships with each other.- Providing ways to rework business spaces to generate more creativity.- Creative idea generating and brainstorming

Resident Artist and co-worker. Give guidance to featured artists, Install and Curate artwork, Event Management of Gallery Night events, Design promotional materials, Lead art and craft workshops for children, Involved with several collaborative projects, Help with idea generation.

Idea Generator and product tester for various clients

Was on the Board of Directors and helped to redefine Employee Policies and Procedures, came up with, set up and held a film fest on-air. That included getting / coordinating volunteer efforts, PR, fundraising in the form of underwriting/ sponsoring, prescreening submissions, programming, designing promotional materials