I was born and raised in Prairie Village, Kansas. Daughter to a free-lance illustrator and an elementary art teacher, I was immersed in art from a young age. Creating was always in my blood, but little did I know that completing my first oil painting at the age of 8 years old would mark the beginning of my lifelong passion and career as an oil painter.

In 2002, I graduated from Shawnee Mission East as an inductee in the National Art Honor Society. I continued to develop my craft through higher education. A semester studying at Hellenic International School of the Arts in Paros, Greece greatly influenced both me and my artwork. In 2006, I received my BFA from the University of Kansas with a major in oil painting and a minor in art history. I am a current member of the Kansas City Artist Coalition. I’m active in the NowShowing program through ArtsKC. I have gallery representation at Leawood Fine Art. I exhibit locally and nationally. I donate artwork annually to local charities, including Children’s Place, CASA, SMSD, Heartstrings, and Austie Strong to name a few. As the years pass, my technique continues to evolve. The subject matter varies. I experiment with different approaches. But a couple things remain constant: I only work in oil and the overarching theme of my work is always about finding magic in the ordinary. I’m now married with two darling sons, who are the greatest masterpieces of my life. My happy places are in my studio or outside in the sun. When I’m not in my studio, I am enjoying all the boy mom things: watching their sports games, camping, hiking, dirt biking, & adventuring. I am incredibly grateful for this beautiful life of mine.