I grew up in Kentucky, Georgia and Ohio and since I was very young I've loved to draw. Art was my favorite subject in school and I always knew deep down that I would somehow pursue it as a career. I love animals too - which explains why they dominate my portfolio.

I received my BFA from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Since then, I've worked as a freelance artist, illustrating for children's books, magazines, packaging, advertising and greeting cards. Some of my clients include: McGraw-Hill, Hasbro, Highlights High Five, Weekly Reader, Ladybug Magazine, Click Magazine, Family Fun, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Money, Sundance Publishing, Brown Publishing Network and Gibson Greetings.

Besides illustrating, I also enjoy gardening, writing, photography and walking my dog.

I live in Connecticut with my husband, two sons and my good dog Kody.