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Whether you’re seeking artwork for your home, a thoughtful gift, licensing for products or you're simply here to browse my gallery, I hope you'll experience a sense of gentleness, peace and wonder as you visit.  My watercolor paintings and products are inspired by God's Creation and made for connection!

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I began painting in watercolor over 25 years ago and have always been inspired by history and nature, having spent many happy days roaming fields and woods around our little family farm in Indiana and learning about birds, gardening and antiques from the women in my family.  

I've explored lots of different media and techniques over the years, but lately what's interesting me is a return to the traditional watercolor techniques and subjects I began with as a young artist, most of which were inspired by the well-tended gardens of family and friends, my own mother's creativity and favorite picture books that shaped my life. My heroes in the illustration world include Tasha Tudor, Holly Hobbie, Lisbeth Zwerger, Trina Schart Hyman - the women who had their feet in the "dirt" of making a beatiful home and their heads in the clouds of pretend play. I love transforming everyday items in my tiny house and to the flora and fauna in my big back yard with just a touch of enchantment like they did.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art and English from Indiana Wesleyan University, and my work has been represented by many galleries and boutiques in Northern Indiana. I've also been featured on Forbes.com and published in multiple blogs and magazines, including The Paper Nerd, Somerset Studio, Taproot Magazine, My Indiana Home magazine, In Her Studio Magazine and multiple issues of Edible Michiana magazine.

A few of my favorite things are moonrises, dark chocolate, Muppet humor, Americana music, glamping and bird watching.