ABOUT
Hello! I am a Fine Artist and Illustrator based in the United States.
Through vibrant watercolor paintings, I bring historical figures and ancient stories to life, inviting viewers to see the past through a fresh, modern lens. Combining stylized realism with a deep appreciation for myth, folklore, and history, my work seeks to preserve the beauty of the past while making it accessible and relevant today.
I have experience in teaching foundation art courses at a community college for five years, and working as a corporate art coordinator. I now work as a full time artist selling paintings and offering creative services.
Thank you for being here!
Artist Statement
I never want my loved ones who are no longer with us to be forgotten, so why should our ancestors?
That’s really where this all started. When I lost someone close to me, someone who shared my love of history, art became a way for me to feel connected to them and to the people and stories that came before. Over time, the work became something I do for myself.
I work primarily in watercolor, a medium that is unpredictable and demands patience. The way the paint moves, bleeds, and settles reminds me that memories are not fixed. It shifts, fades, and sometimes reappears in unexpected ways. I paint on mineral ground boards and seal each piece with wax so it can be viewed without glass. I want people to experience the texture of the surface and see the imperfections in my work without a layer of separation.
My background in illustration and digital media taught me to ideate fast and draw fast, but after years of staring at a screen, I wanted something slower and more physical. Watercolor requires flexibility and a willingness to let go of control. I find that beauty often lies within what we can’t control. That’s something I’ve come to value, both in art and in how I think about the past. Through this practice, I try to honor those who came before, not by recreating them and their stories exactly, but by creating a space where they can still be felt.
Curriculum Vitae
Thank you for your interest in my background! You’ll find a few selected highlights below.
A full detailed CV is available upon request. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like more information.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions & Showcases:
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Group Exhibition, The Weight of Feeling, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA, August 6th - August 23rd, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, The Ghosts We Keep, Poetic Tiger Art Gallery, October 2nd - October 28th, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, Arcana, Curio Art Gallery, November 7th - November 30th, 2026
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Group Exhibition, Gems 3, Nanny Goat Gallery, Petaluma, CA, November 2026
Past Exhibitions & Showcases:
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Group Exhibition, BLOOM!, R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA, March 17th - May 26th, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, Gossamer Realm, Curio Art Gallery, April 4th - April 30th, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, Portrait, Goddessarts Magazine, January 7th - March 8th, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, Members Only Exhibition, Women in Watercolor, January - February, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, If It's Not Baroque, Don't Fix It, Poetic Tiger Art Gallery, December 20th - January 17th, 2026
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Online Group Exhibition, Kaleidoscope Kinetics, Poetic Tiger Art Gallery, September 20th - October 17th, 2025
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Group Showcase, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, MI, September 18th - October 4th, 2025
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Group Exhibition, Once Upon a Time, Echo Park Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, June 2nd - June 30th, 2025
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Local Juried Art Competition, April 28th - May 10th, 2025
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Group Exhibition, Members Only Exhibition, Women in Watercolor, January 8th - February 8th, 2025
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Solo Showcase, December 6th - December 21st, 2024
Honors & Awards:
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First place, Local Juried Art Competition, 2025
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Honorable Mention, IDA Design Awards, 2023
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Honorable Mention, IDA Design Awards, 2023
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Educator Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design
Education:
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M.A. Illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
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B.F.A. Illustration, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Print & Media Features:
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Artist Feature, Goddessarts Magazine, Issue #20, 2026
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Artist Exclusive Interview, Interviewed by Samantha Dexter, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, September 3rd, 2025
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Artist Exclusive Interview, Interviewed by Samantha Dexter, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, July 11th, 2025
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Artist Promotional Ad, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Issue #48, 2025
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Website Homepage Artist Promotional Banner, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, 2025
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Podcast Guest Interview, My Creative Life, 2021
Collaborations:
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Limited Edition Spring Sketchbook, front and back cover design, Lake Michigan Book Press, May 1st, 2026
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Subject for Ali Cavanaugh's painting Reverie for the Aligator Watercolor Community "Secret Santa", December 19th, 2025
Professional Development:
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Aligator Entourage, Watercolor Mentorship, 2019, 2022, 2024-Present
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Book Covers and Dynamic Storytelling, Illustration Mentorship, SmArt School, 2023-2024
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Storytelling for Artists, CG Master Academy, 2021
Professional Affiliations:
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Women in Watercolor, Associate Member, 2024-Present
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Aligator Watercolor Community, Member, 2019, 2022, 2024-Present