BIO 

Vanessa grew up in the scenic countryside of West Tennessee, where her creative talents were nurtured from an early age. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and, alongside her successful career in graphic design and marketing, has returned to her true passion for painting.

Vanessa’s original work was recently featured in a premier exhibition at The Pierre, the iconic luxury hotel in New York City. Her portfolio has earned widespread acclaim, leading to the placement of licensed prints in prestigious venues such as The Pierre and the PlaceMakr Hotel in Nashville. This reach extends well into the corporate and healthcare sectors, with her work prominently displayed at Raymond James Bank in Minnesota and Tennessee Oncology in Nashville. Through ongoing collaborations with top curators and consultants, Vanessa’s prints continue to enhance various other commercial spaces and professional suites across the country.

Vanessa was selected for the “Flying Solo” airport exhibition at Nashville Airport in 2024 and chosen for the 2023 and 2024 Soundwaves Gallery at Nashville Soccer Club’s GEODIS Park. Vanessa was named one of “11 Emerging Contemporary Artists From Nashville to Know” by The Culture Trip, and her paintings have been showcased on an HGTV show. Her original art graces private collections around the globe, including the Vanderbilt University Medical Center collection, and has been exhibited in numerous shows and stores throughout the country.

Currently, Vanessa resides in the picturesque city of Franklin, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her stunning artwork and undeniable passion for art continue to inspire and delight art lovers around the world.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"My paintings are inspired by the beauty and quiet wonder of the natural world. Working primarily in acrylic, I explore color, texture, movement, and light to capture the feeling of a place rather than simply recreate it.

My work often begins with landscapes and elements from nature, then evolves through expressive brushwork, palette-knife marks, and layered color. I am drawn to the balance between movement and stillness, and to the way a painting can create a sense of calm, joy, and reflection.

Nature continually reminds me of God's creativity and beauty. Through my work, I hope to offer a glimpse of that wonder and create paintings that bring a sense of peace and beauty into the spaces where they live."

Photo credit: Gabrielle McQueen Photography