Whitney is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in the Midwest, whose work explores the profound intersections of love, trauma, and healing. A proud ’90s baby and mother of two, she draws on her diverse cultural surroundings and deep family roots to craft pieces that speak directly to the soul.
Driven by a lifelong fascination with history, literature, and the unknown, Whitney’s visual art is a study in surrealism and abstract expression. Working predominantly with oil, acrylics, and mixed-media impasto textures, she translates complex emotions onto the canvas. Her work, which has been exhibited at venues including the Sullivan-Munce Cultural Center and with the Chicago Women's Caucus for Art, is deeply inspired by the spiritual depth of Mexican folk art and the enduring legacies of visionaries such as Gertrude Abercrombie, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Milagros Pongo, and Rocío Caballero. She is forever intrigued by the alchemical process of turning pain and tragedy into lasting beauty.
Complementing her visual art is her profound love for storytelling. Holding a degree in Human Services from Indiana Wesleyan University. Whitney possesses a deeply empathetic lens through which she views the human condition. This background anchors her debut fiction novel, Until I Loved You, allowing her to weave compelling narratives grounded in authentic emotional experiences.
When she isn't pouring her heart into a manuscript or losing herself in a new painting, Whitney finds peace in the nostalgia of the '90s, the glamour of Golden Age Hollywood, and the thrill of classic horror films. You can also frequently find her passionately cheering at a loud ice hockey game or quoting Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Ultimately, whether wielding a paintbrush or a pen, Whitney is dedicated to exploring the unknown, expressing deep emotions, and imagining the future.