How it all started

Pretty much since I could hold a pencil, I’ve been creating art. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t absolutely love it. And, as you can see, while I have mediums I particularly like working in, I love ALL mediums…Particularly NATURE! Having been born in flat lands of Illinois and moving to the glorious mountains of Colorado at a very young age, it’s easy to understand how I became so enamored with nature. There are so many organic lines and shapes to carry my eye and imagination. I like to think of it as an infinite canvas for total love of art.

At some point in my exploration of nature, through art and shared moments with friends, family and total strangers, I became intrigued by the amazing amount of stories that centered around the human nature connection. So, I started to explore those connections which has resulted in several commissionable series and an on-going body of original leaf art and watercolors.

Some Random Facts About Me:

• I grew up in Colorado, unfortunately I'm not a native (my husband and I argue about it as he is, but I’ve lived in the state more years than him, so I deserve it… right?) 

• I work at a manufacturing company, because of this I have access to a lot of fun tools to help make my art a little more magical.

• I grew up in Estes Park CO, spent High school in Steamboat springs CO, Started college in Durango CO,  Finished college in Fort Collins CO, and have made a home in Longmont CO. 

• I am married to a wonderful Man who manages my artist brain and cluttered messes better than I could hope for.

  • We like to go to concerts

  • We have a sweet Corgi/Australian Shepherd named Gilbert he tolerates me (most days)

  • We like to go to Vegas and gamble 

• I used to play rugby and miss it so much, but I don’t think that I can take a hit anymore. 

• I am the youngest of 3 girls, my older sisters are so determined and amazing, we are all so different 

• I’m an introvert and I suffer from social anxiety, I used to think I was an extrovert, then something switched. I've embraced it.

• I LOVE Ice cream 

• I’m observant (in college my party trick was describing the type of person you are based on your favorite color and favorite flavor of ice cream… I surprised a lot of people, the truth is it was all in observations) 

• Dragonflies will capture my attention better than a human 

• I love animals especially soft dogs 

• I like to go on adventures, I have been lucky to be able to travel and see new places. I hope to see more 

• I love road trips 

  • The snacks! 

  • The Views! 

  • The company! 

  • Road trips through national parks are my favorite. 

• I’m not patient or gentle enough for pottery 

• My Favorite colors are Purple and Green 

• I like beer

• I prefer a view of the mountains over the top of them

• I listen to flowers 

• And I believe in fairies