I grew up in Kansas City, the oldest of 4 kids. I was either drawing or reading every chance I got. In 5th grade I brought home “the ceramic duck” and my parents threw me into art classes. For a while they worried my artwork had peaked in grade school. Eventually my parents stopped worrying and I continued dreaming and illustrating.
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I earned a BFA in Visual Communication at the University of Kansas. College summers were spent working at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, where I fell in love with the southwest and later my husband. The beauty of the land and the friendships I made were a big influence on my work. 
 
After graduating from college I worked as a graphic designer and humorous greeting card illustrator at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City.
 
After leaving Hallmark, I returned to New Mexico and worked as a freelance artist in greeting cards, children’s books, and printed materials. I got married and moved to Boulder, Colorado, where our son was born. I now live in New England and love camping, hiking, and hanging out with my husband, son, and 2 dogs. Art, family, scouting, and community service are passions in my life.
 
Current projects include children’s book writing and illustration and serving as the resident artist for the United Parish of Upton.   
 
Thanks for checking out my website.  I look forward to hearing from you!



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Shows:
July 22 - August 31, 2020: Two illustrations accepted into HopArts juried online art exhibit "About What's Going On"  
May 20, 2018: "Picture a Story" NESCBWI Illustrators Show

Member:
SCBWI  (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
The Writers' Loft
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