
dirty hands & wet paint
this crew is hot off the easel. they are my most recent days of pushin' paint, feeling through the hard (and soft)...a quick glimpse at a day in the circus of love and life.

everything literature....
is my favorite, so it will always be a focus of my muse. children's literature beats my heart and so from my own sweet little love book project to illustrating for other gifted authors, book working is one of my first loves.

lifetime of learning
i was never a fan of school based learning...until the university years. art school was amazing and forever shaped me and my vision. one of my best qualities is my intrinsic need for continued learning and growth, it's present in all facets of my life. here you will find proof of growth, just some of my favorite "try's". i'm a huge fan of "let's give it a whirl" so here is a snap shot of the latest whims and interests tugging at my muse.
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mindfulness & mindset...
matter a lot around here, a lot! so that, accompanied with my very real obsession with books and paper, find me loving every minute of journal & sketchbook production. this section is a quick peek at some of my best sweet little book binding days.














ArtPrize is an awesome and huge celebration of art that totally takes over the town of grand rapids, michigan each fall. i have participated in many ARTPRIZE'S and it's always really fun and exciting to be in the mix! i am
installation comprised of 14 total pieces
forever that fish
familiar horizon
uprooted
cherished divergence
forced permanence
simple sight
even still
ultimate gift
bright side of the brain
disarmed
beaded blue
pomagier (helper)
alle butcher (all the books)
after this life
so much info coming....thanks for your grace.