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.
I earned a BFA in Visual Communication at the University of Kansas. College summers were spent working at Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base in 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 greeting card illustrator at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, where I specialized in humorous illustration.
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 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!
I earned a BFA in Visual Communication at the University of Kansas. College summers were spent working at Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base in 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 greeting card illustrator at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, where I specialized in humorous illustration.
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 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!
Books I've Illustrated:
"My Very First Devotional Bible" by Catherine DeVries
Published by Zonderkidz, 318 illustrated pages
"How Big Is Baby?" Lift-a-Flap
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"Love Stinks" Pop-up
Published by Running Press
"Dad and Wag" by Shirleyann Costigan
Published by Hampton-Brown
"Tiny Ghost" Little Play-a-Sound
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"Tiny Witch" Little Play-a-Sound
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"When I'm All Grown Up" by Cherie Rayburn
Published by Current, Inc.
Shows:
May 20, 2018: "Picture a Story" NESCBWI Illustrators Show
Member:
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
The Writers' Loft
Graphic Artists Guild
12x12
"My Very First Devotional Bible" by Catherine DeVries
Published by Zonderkidz, 318 illustrated pages
"How Big Is Baby?" Lift-a-Flap
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"Love Stinks" Pop-up
Published by Running Press
"Dad and Wag" by Shirleyann Costigan
Published by Hampton-Brown
"Tiny Ghost" Little Play-a-Sound
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"Tiny Witch" Little Play-a-Sound
Published by Publications International, LTD.
"When I'm All Grown Up" by Cherie Rayburn
Published by Current, Inc.
Shows:
May 20, 2018: "Picture a Story" NESCBWI Illustrators Show
Member:
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
The Writers' Loft
Graphic Artists Guild
12x12