I am a painter, musician, and content creator. My pronouns are he/him. I am original from California, and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I prefer to go by mos (pronounced moss) which is the abbreviation of my old AOL handle: Monkey on Strike.

  • I create colorful landscapes, portraits, and conceptual work. In my current studio practice, I embrace new technologies, such as digital painting.. My digital work is enhanced by my foundation in traditional art. I showcase my creations in galleries, pop up art events, and through live streams.

    I build community and support other artists. I’ve taught hundreds of people to paint landscapes at events, in online classes, through my live streams, and through private tutoring and critiques. For art communities, I have hosted contests, led Artist Alleys, curated galleries, organized charity events, and managed art commissions.

    I imagine that “We are all just stardust meatballs.” The phrase reflects on our nature, as a product made from the chaos of the universe. It’s a playful way to reduce us all down to a core essence and observe that we are all the same. We are complex organisms seeking purpose within our short cosmic life. Rooted in my sense of wonder, I find purpose in creating art and in leaving a legacy inspiring other artists and creators.

  • Work History

    Community Marketing Manager, Twitch (OCT 2015 - MAR 2019)

    Owner, CreatorsOnTwitch.com (JUN 2015 - FEB 2016)

    Broadcasting Consultant, Adobe (AUG 2015 - DEC 2015)

    Painting Instructor, Paintnite (SEP 2014 - DEC 2015)

    Owner, Project Interval Kickstarter Campaign (OCT 2014 - APR 2015)

    Owner, Mos and Associates (NOV 2010 - OCT 2013)

    Product Photography Consultant, Resources for Reading (JAN 2010 - NOV 2010)

    Software Testing and Design Consultant, Redwolf Technology, LLC (JAN 2010 - OCT 2013)

    Intern, Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art (JULY 2009 - DEC 2009)

    Exhibitions

    Featured artist, U.C. Davis Student Show in Davis, CA (2009)

    Featured artist, PASCA student show in Brittany, France (2009)

    Organizer and featured artist, PASCA pop up gallery in Brittany, France (2009)

    Artist, “Sons and Daughters” music video by the Tropics for Music Video Race (2014)

    Artist, live portrait painting at Deftera Night Market event (2014)

    Featured artist, live painting sponsored by Scratchpad Wine and Bevmo (2014)

    Organizer and featured artist, pop up art gallery for Project Interval in San Carlos, CA (2015)

    Featured artist, “Shift” gallery show at Flywheel Press in San Mateo, CA (2015)

    Volunteer and featured artist, Twitchcon Art Gallery (2015)

    Organizer and featured artist, pop up art show in San Francisco (2019)

    Other Experience

    Host and featured artist, official Twitch broadcast from Adobe MAX (2015)

    Speaker, Creative Crew presentation on “Art, depression, and creating a superhero to overcome it” (2015)

    Producer and host, Adobe Overwatch contest (2016)

    Moderator, “Launch of Twitch Creative” at Twitchcon (2016)

    Producer and host, Twitch Animation Contest (2016)

    Speaker, Octribe meetup, speaking about community and productivity hacks (2018)

    Education

    Bachelors in studio arts from University of California, Davis. (2008)

    Post Baccalaureate studies in Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art in Brittany, France. (2009)

    Full resume available upon request, just contact me via email!