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I was born and raised in the mountains of Colorado, where my love for the natural world began early and never left me. The colors, textures, and quiet energy of wild places continue to guide my creative work.

I studied art and illustration at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, Santa Chiara in Italy, and the Ringling College of Art and Design. Since then, I’ve followed a winding but intentional path—painting murals and designing signs in Jackson, Wyoming, teaching middle school art on the island of Kauai, and steadily building a body of work that celebrates the emotional and visual richness of the outdoors.

My current work is rooted in Kauai’s landscapes and the critically endangered endemic birds that call the island home. Their fragility, color, and symbolism inspire much of my painting. I also spend my summers back in Jackson, Wyoming, where I continue to paint, connect with nature, and deepen my practice.

Whether it’s an oil painting of a bird or a large-scale acrylic landscape, I aim to capture a sense of place, memory, and emotion. My work is for those who feel deeply connected to nature—and want a piece of it to live with them.