About

Hatefulcrawdad is a name that intrigues people. They often start off wondering what type of person I am or if I have a connection to the South. Both are false. Once you get to know me, you realize I’m always glass half-full. And then, I’ll tell you a story of how the name comes from a combination of a small town festival and internet chat rooms. I’ve always got one foot back in childhood.

I’m a visual artist that creates drawings and paintings with multiple mediums. I make art because it makes me smile. I find enjoyment in the fact that I can put strokes on a surface and bring people back to places, thoughts, or feelings they love. I feel alive when I can add a small bit of positivity into the world through the way I see it. The urge to constantly improve my craft and push myself to learn new ways of thinking visually is strong in me.