Working with a variety of mediums, I create layers with text and illustrations. Many of the pieces I create have been in response to something happening globally or nationally. Whether it is a tragedy or something good, I draw inspiration from these events and bring that into my work.

I use vintage books or text pieces that I have found while scouring through bookshelves in antique or thrift stores. When finding something that inspires me, I want to give it new life and put it back out into the world again. These books have been interesting to me over the years and I hope that the pieces I create will help illuminate some of the best text from the written word. 

Being involved with different organizations to help with nature has helped spur me to create in a more organic way now. I use paint on top of the texts and other pieces of paper and textures to create multiple layers. Within these layers are marks that just happen and I allow my work to flow instead of being tight with the details at first. Then I use more details when I create an image embedded within the layers.

My photography work has been printed commercially in USA Today for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Pizza Today (as the art director and traveling photographer of all things pizza), and Louisville Business First (as editorial designer). I owned a photography gig for many years which specialized in weddings, portraits and commercial work. Within that work, I learned business skills, how to work with a variety of people and event planning.

Art retreats for female artists help revive my soul and work on thriving art projects. I plan to always lead and go on art retreats to help other artists achieve their goals by getting away and hash out ideas.

I collect antique books, stuff that should be recycled, reusable surfaces (windows, wood, canvases and frames) and funky pieces of art and furniture. I live with my husband, kids, a fun dog and some cute chickens in the heart of Louisville, KY.