I grew up in Arizona and studied fine art with an emphasis in graphic design and painting at the University of Arizona. Today my time is spent painting and raising 3 kids with my husband. We had the opportunity to travel to Europe, India, and Nepal, where I took an abundance of photos to use as future inspiration in my paintings. I teach art classes to elementary age students, where we study art history and create both visual and process art. Collaborating with other artists, visiting museums, music, and my family motivate me to create a body of work that speaks differently to each viewer and inspires conversation.