Professional Artist | Amateur Naturalist & Birder
Native to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I have always had a love for the natural world, and took every local opportunity to expand my artistic horizons while growing up. Time spent in nature was a big part of my childhood, as was the "Guess the Animal" game often played by my family and me. Think "20 Questions" but about wildlife only.
I crossed the Chesapeake Bay at 18 and received my Bachelor's in Fine Art & Design from Towson University, then moved up to Manhattan at 25 to earn my MFA at New York Studio School. While it was an exciting place to live and the perfect place to study art, I struggled in an environment of crowds, concrete, and metal. I moved away as soon as I graduated.
After bopping around for a while, I ended up in Northwest Philadelphia where trees and wildlife are surprisingly prevalent. Traveling, hiking, birding, and nature journaling keep the inspiration coming until I find a funky, rural area that I'd like to call home.
I've done a lot in the art and design world, but painting birds and wildlife feels like a very true expression of my passions. Setting up this Etsy shop felt like a wonderful way to connect with other bird, nature, and art-lovers! I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it. Follow me on Instagram as well for fun behind-the-scenes artwork and animal content. Thank you for your support!
