Hello

I’m a painter and illustrator. You’ll find curious animals, quiet scenes, pretty patterns and other themes inspired by nature in my work. I try to merge my taste for vintage design with a modern style. I’ve been influenced by travel, architecture, neighborhood walks and interior design. My work is hand painted using water based acrylics on wood panels, sometimes paper. I sell my original paintings, license art and take custom commissions.

I grew up in Richmond, Va. and I received a BFA in Communication Arts & Design from VCU. About six months out of college, I moved to New York City. I had dreamt about living there since I was a teen. It didn’t disappoint. Hello dance clubs and great food! It was the ‘90s :) I received a Masters in Studio Art from NYU and I made some of my closest friends who remain like family to me. I worked a variety of jobs before landing in the film & TV industry. For over 20 years, I worked as a scenic artist (Local 829), predominantly on TV series and countless commercials. It can be a demanding job with an unpredictable schedule. I was lucky to be part of some very talented and fun teams of people. During downtime, I continued to create my own art. I also painted custom wall murals for nurseries and playrooms. More recently, I license art and designs to companies for home decor and paper goods. I illustrated my first picture book in 2021. Spring Parade came out in 2022 and Fall Parade followed in 2024. I look forward to illustrating the other two seasons!

In 2023, I moved to Philadelphia to focus solely on painting and illustration projects. Life is a little more relaxed and less expensive, here. I love my neighborhood of West Mt Airy. If you follow me on IG, you’ll get your fill of photos and reels. Pretty gardens and beautiful old trees line the sidewalks. Nature and urban life meld quite well. And I’ve never experienced such a warm and welcoming community as this one. It’s true that NYC is made up of little villages. I have fond memories of my life in the East Village and then in Brooklyn, for over half of my life. Philly has it’s own magic and so far, I’m loving it. It’s fun to learn about and explore everything this historic city has to offer.

Contact Me about licensing art, custom work, commissions, to purchase an original or with any questions you may have.

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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.