I’m a pre-published author/illustrator based in Portland, Oregon who specializes
in writing and illustrating picture books. My work is often dark, a little creepy, but always with an undercurrent of humor, heart, and playfulness. I primarily work in digital illustration, but also incorporate traditional materials when the work calls for it. I also have experience in immersive art installation, and love bringing my creations to life in multi-sensory, physical spaces.

When I was young, I was both afraid of and fascinated by creatures of all kinds: aliens, monsters, ghosts, spirits, mythological creatures, and odd-looking animals and insects. I discovered empowerment through art-making, where I could depict what I was most afraid of, in all kinds of playful, humorous and thought-provoking situations. This is still my go-to subject matter as an author/illustrator, though lately my interests have turned to studying and depicting the strangest creatures of all: human beings.

I am also an Oregon and New Mexico-based art therapist and counselor who finds creative ways to support the mental health and well-being of humans of all types. My art often reflects mental health themes, and I aim to increase awareness of and add levity to mental health issues through my work.

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