My art practice began, surprisingly, as I was earning a degree in zoology. My classes and hands-on work with exotic and domestic animals gave me many opportunities to create scientific illustrations using careful observation and meticulous detail. Later, my roles as both a mom and a children’s librarian stoked my interest in imaginative art and my drawings and paintings became more expressive, narrative and colorful. In 2010, I jumped on the digital art bandwagon and began freelancing, creating hundreds of custom art prints of people and places for both private and business clients. Working in a variety of mediums and subjects has allowed me to experiment with many art styles and while I still love to create highly detailed art, I also enjoy adding humor and playing with story and perspectives. Creating art is my way of engaging with and sharing my love of nature, expressing the interconnectedness of all living things, and delighting in the small joys in life.