Beyond storytelling through various art mediums, I'm a lifelong lover of the outdoors. Our family has been backcountry camping for as long as I can remember. It all started with a trip to the Boundary Waters right after I graduated with honors from UW-Madison with a B.A. in Journalism and an emphasis in graphic design.
Since then, my husband and I have passed that love for adventure down to our children-teaching them to appreciate both the grand sights and the little joys, like a simple off-trail meal of granola and jerky (which, by the way, food always tastes better outside).
A love for the wilderness, along with countless backcountry hiking trips, has shaped both my story books and my art. I hope my books and prints bring you joy.
Some of my sweetest memories come from reading to our four little boys when the house was finally quiet. Those moments-snuggled up with a book-are priceless.
Our children are my greatest blessings and the inspiration behind my own stories, the kind that share love and life lessons in the simplest ways.
Before becoming a children's book author and illustrator, I worked as a graphic designer. The creation of art has always been a part of my world. My creative journey is not only creating art in print, but also in video. I'm an Executive Producer for a global Christian organization. Through mission work, I've been blessed to travel internationally, meet incredible people from different cultures, and share Christ's love with our brothers and sisters around the world.