Growing up in Iowa, I always had a love for making things. Whether it was kitty hotels out of cardboard boxes for the cats on our farm, a tiki hut designed from branches, or drawings and collages my mom hung all over our walls, my childhood was a haven for creativity.

 

Continuing to practice and hone my skills, I attended Wartburg College, where I studied into art, graphic design, and sociology, combining my love of creativity and culture.

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After college, I joined a year-long volunteer program and was placed in Miami. After working with nonprofits for my first few years in the city, I had the privilege of teaching elementary and middle school art for 5 years where I refound my love for creating and experimenting with different styles and mediums alongside my students. It was their love and excitement for the subject that made me appreciate the profound impact of art on our lives.

 

Now, living on Miami Beach I am inspired by the beautiful environment around me. I feel grateful every day to live in a place that truly feels like a postcard for paradise. I'm sharing my art to share my experiences, what I see everyday, and the energy that surrounds my life.