Hello

I’m a painter and illustrator. My themes predominantly revolve around nature, curious animals, quiet scenes and pretty patterns. I’m personally drawn to a mix of vintage and modern styles, which I try to merge in my work. I hope my paintings reflect back some of the magic and joys of childhood. And ideally, I’d like people to enjoy coming back to a painting over and over to appreciate details they might have missed. I’ve been influenced by travel, architecture and walks around my favorite neighborhoods. I also love interior design. I did some set decorating on independent films before joining my union, Local 829, as a scenic artist. I worked in the film & TV industry for over 20 years, while creating my own art and doing custom wall murals for children’s rooms. More recently, I license art and designs to companies for home decor and paper goods. My work is hand painted using water based acrylics on wood panels, sometimes paper. I sell my original paintings and do custom commissions.

I grew up in Richmond, Va. and I stayed to attend VCU, where I received a BFA in Communication Arts & Design. Thankfully, my parents let me live on campus :) I visited New York City with my mom every year as a teenager. We saw lots of great theater and unforgettable exhibitions, ate at our favorite restaurants and walked all over that iconic city. I fell in love with the energy and mix of cultures. I moved there when I was 23 and received a Masters in Studio Art from NYU. I made some of my closest friends who remain like family to me. After living in Brooklyn for many years, I started to become a little restless. And I wanted to own something with outdoor space. I started looking at Philadelphia, since it’s close to New York, has great museums and restaurants and it’s a wonderful city. The first time I visited West Mt Airy, where I now live, I felt that gut instinct that this was for me. It’s full of pretty gardens reminiscent of quaint English villages and I can walk to several cafes, bars and restaurants. I enjoy exploring this historic city and all the charm it has to offer!

Contact Me about licensing art, custom work, commissions or to purchase an original.

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My first picture book, SPRING PARADE was published by Cameron Kids/ABRAMS in 2022. It’s available to purchase in stores or from Amazon or the Publisher.

The 2nd in the series, FALL PARADE was released mid August 2024. You’ll find it in bookstores, large and small. And of course, you can order it online.