I have always loved making things. And my art is who I am: an illustrator, writer, potter, and designer. I use mixed media to create my illustrations (mostly acrylic, watercolor, ink, and digital).
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I graduated with a studio arts degree, spent a semester in Florence, Italy, and love to learn something new every day. I've taught art to 5-8 year olds at two art academies. I've also had the honor of creating over 45 paintings for three children's hospitals. These hang in the neonatal and surgical corridors. I love that my art brings joy to families during this stressful time in their life.
I was awarded "Best Illustration", and was finalist for "Best Book Design" for a picture book, "Claire's Hair," and was a 2025 and 2023 PB Party Illustration Finalist.
I've been a member of the 12x12 writing community and was a member of SCBWI for many years.
I'm fortunate that I love what I do every single day. I want my art and writing to spread joy and hope. I live in Minneapolis, MN, with my family and spoiled pooch, Luna.
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Partial Client List: Beaver’s Pond Press, Coloplast USA, Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota (Minneapolis and St. Paul), Amoena, Park Nicollet Foundation, Sanford Children’s Hospital (Sioux Falls, SD), Sanford Clinic (Kunming, China), Purple Frog Publishing, Marshall Fields FRANGO MINTS, Mirage Advertising, Viking Magazine, MSP Magazine, Ehlert Publishing, Best Buy, The Dragonfly Project, Angel Foundation, PICA/Head Start, Capital City Lights-St. Paul
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