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.   
 
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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