Baker Artist Portfolios

I was a wild child, spending all my time outdoors. Unencumbered with checking in, cell phones, or social media pressures, I tramped through puddles, rode my bike, and generally enjoyed being outside as much as possible. Growing up, my grandmother taught me about identifying and growing plants. My father took our family on drives to parks and through the Blue Ridge Mountains­­. These memories continue to influence my artistic practice and deep love for the outdoors many years later.

I excelled academically during my school years but was encouraged to find work after high school. Taking a nontraditional path, I pursued administrative work for several years before I considered college. Finally, while living in North Carolina at age 27, I received my associate degree in fine arts Summa cum laude at Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, NC. This was followed by studies at the Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington, DC.

I now work out of my home studio in Baltimore, Maryland. Still rooted in a love of the outdoors, my practice is informed by both my immediate surroundings, memories, and the places I travel.