Growing up in Northern Oregon, the artist spent their formative years immersed in nature, running through open fields and constructing forts in the surrounding dense forests. With a deep love for storytelling, imagination, and hands-on creativity, they began translating their vivid ideas onto paper, drawing inspiration from their childhood adventures. It became clear to them that they wanted to share these imaginative concepts with others, propelling them to pursue artistic studies in Southern California.
After earning a BFA in Illustration with Honors of Distinction from the Art Center College of Design, the artist delved into the commercial illustration industry, collaborating with renowned clients such as Mattel, Leap Frog, and Warner Bros. Their involvement in visual development for the first Harry Potter movie marked a significant milestone in their career. Despite the success, they felt a longing for the freedom to express their personal artistic vision, prompting them to step away from commercial work in 2010 to focus on cultivating their unique voice and body of work.
A decade later, the artist's passion for the fantastical realms of imagination continues to drive their creative pursuits. Drawing from the diverse experiences and memories encountered in the wilderness, they aim to evoke varied emotions and reactions in viewers through their photos. To explore more of their captivating work, individuals are encouraged to seek out their prints for home and office decor, which encapsulate the essence of their imaginative storytelling.