As a contemporary folk artist, I am inspired by nature, music, an abundance of art materials, and sunshine. I am an artist, educator, creativity coach, wife, mom, bossy big sister, and recovering perfectionist, fueled by coffee, humor, and whimsy. 

I love to create! I'll create with anything that makes a mark: watercolor, acrylic, ink, graphite, printmaking ink, colored pencils, crayons,  markers, oil pastels -- and yes, even coffee! I love to add layers of collage elements to my pieces, connecting imagination with stories, memories, ideas, and wishes. My goal is to create joy and elicit a smile. I hope you enjoy exploring my portfolio!