i draw pictures all day…

Or at least that's the general idea  ;)

Because it's my joy — making things. Illustrations, invitations, designs, brands and identities, characters, products, posters, signs, surface patterns, miniatures, commissions… you name it. My passion is in children's books, forever & always, but I love drawing pictures of all kinds to suit each project I work on. My background as a staff illustrator and designer have given me industry experience and the world around me inspires and motivates me everyday.

The Nitty-Gritty:
  • I graduated with honors from Montclair State University with a BFA in Illustration, even though I took more photography classes than any other subject.
  • I spent a year abroad at the University of Plymouth in Exeter, England — and traveled throughout the UK and Europe as much as possible. A year later, I spent a month studying in Italy, which just wasn't enough.
  • #recoveringperfectionist
  • I've traveled to China, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for business… now I need to figure out how to visit them on holiday. #whatsavacation
  • I live in the lovely high desert urban landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • I volunteered as Illustrator Coordinator for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, New Mexico region, for eight years — I love working with other authors and illustrators.
  • Some would say I'm shockingly tall. I am asked if I play basketball at least once a week. (and I did play basketball… in high school, but these days I prefer long walks and hikes)​
  • I was once a Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) Signature Member and Merit Award recipient
​Clients: Arcturus Publishing, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Capstone Publishing, Cottonwood Printers, EK Success Brands, Hedgebury Children's Books, Masterworks of New Mexico, Nature Tales Books, Opera Southwest, Ouchies Adhesive Bandages, Puffin Publishing, Snap! Learning, Tangerine Cafe Design Group, Time Out New York, Triumph Learning, Zombie Zoo, among others.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2020 Miniature Arts Society of Florida
  • Best Work by a First Time Entrant
2019 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • Color Pencil Category
  • Mixed Media Category
2018 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • 1st Place, Mixed Media
  • 2nd Place, Color Pencil Category
  • 2nd Place; Inks, Prints, Drawings Category
  • Mom Award for Detail
2017 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • 1st Place, Color Pencil Category
2016 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • People's Choice Award, Miniature Category
  • 2nd Place, Color Pencil Category
  • Honorable Mention, Pen and Ink Category
2015 Post-It Show Eleven, Giant Robot 2
2015 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • Best-In-Show Award, Miniature Category
  • 3rd Place, Color Pencil Category
2014 New Mexico - Arizona Book Award,
  • Best Children's Picture Book: The Zoo's Annual Piggyback Race
2014 Color Pencil Society of America 22nd International Juried Show
2013 Masterworks of New Mexico, Judge for the Miniatures Category
  • 1st Place, Color Pencil Category
2012 Masterworks of New Mexico, Jury
2011 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • 2nd Place, Color Pencil Category
​2010 Colored Pencil Society of America, New Mexico Chapter Annual Show
  • People's Choice Award
2010 Colored Pencil Society of America, Signature Showcase Book
2010 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • 1st Place, Color Pencil Category
2010 Colored Pencil Society of America 18th International Juried Show
2009 Masterworks of New Mexico
  • 3rd Place, Color Pencil Category
2008 Colored Pencil Society of America 16th International Juried Show
  • Award for Outstand Recognition
2008 Editorial Anonymous Blog, Mascot Winner
2007 The Art of the Colored Pencil, Juried Colored Pencil Exhibition
2007 Colored Pencil Society of America 15th International Juried Show
2002 Colored Pencil Society of America 10th International Juried Show
2001 Colored Pencil Society of America 9th International Juried Show
    • The San Francisco District Chapter 210 Award for Excellence​