Growing up in Northern Oregon, the artist spent their formative years immersed in nature, running through open fields and building forts in the dense forests that surrounded them. Their love for storytelling, imagination, and creating with their hands fueled their desire to share their creative ideas with others. This led them to Southern California, where they pursued artistic studies and graduated with Honors of Distinction from the Art Center College of Design with a BFA in Illustration, receiving a formal education in traditional realist art and visual storytelling.
After graduation, the artist delved into the commercial illustration market, working with renowned clients such as Mattel, Leap Frog, Scholastic, and Warner Bros. Their involvement in visual development for the first Harry Potter movie allowed them to grow as an artist, but they felt a longing for the freedom to create personal art. In 2010, they made the decision to step away from commercial work to focus on developing their own voice and body of work, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their artistic journey.
A decade later, the artist's passion for the imaginary wilds remains as strong as ever, infusing their photos with a sense of wonder and exploration. Each piece invites viewers to see, feel, and remember different aspects of their own experiences, eliciting unique reactions from each individual. To view more of the artist's captivating work, visit their website or follow them on Instagram.
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