Art has been a lifelong constant for me, beginning with a Nikon camera in my hand at age four and nurtured by my father’s career as an Associated Press photographer. That early exposure instilled a deep attention to detail that still informs my creative practice. After earning a degree in Art with an emphasis in Printmaking from San Francisco State University, I deepened my connection to the medium during a pivotal summer in Tokyo, immersing myself in traditional Japanese printmaking. Today, as a relief printmaker and art educator, I bring together diverse experiences—from curating museums to teaching workshops in National Parks. My work is rooted in an animistic worldview that sees spirit in all living things, often expressed through playful, emotive depictions of animals. Inspired especially by the landscapes of the American Southwest, I use the deliberate, tactile nature of relief printmaking to explore themes of connection, transformation, and presence. Through both my art and teaching, I hope to encourage others to see the world with greater clarity and compassion.
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Keep your story short,
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
Dr. Seuss