My Story

At age one, I won a painting contest at the county fair and haven't looked back since (that award-winning painting hangs in my studio). After many years of studying and teaching about great works at The Art Institute of Chicago, I set up my own studio. My paintings are now in private collections around the world.

I am delighted to be represented by Sobering Galerie in Paris and featured in Artsy's Foundations Summer 2024 as one of their artists to watch.

My illustrated books include Artists In Residence by Melissa Wyse (Chronicle Books, 2021) and The Secret Garden: An Illustrated Edition of the Classic Novel (Chronicle Books, March 2024). My forthcoming illustrated book is The Italian Summer Kitchen by Cathy Whims (Countryman Press, April 2025).

I live in Franklin, Tennessee, with my husband, four children, and dog, Gordon (a.k.a. Gordie Bear).

Inspiration and Paintings

I am primarily drawn to painting interior spaces, often incorporating views of the outdoors. My artwork features flowers, books, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns. Through my paintings, I aim to explore themes of introspection and find joy in the intimacy of daily life, all while celebrating the beauty and vastness of the natural world and the imaginative realms accessed through literature.

I work in watercolor and acrylic on canvas, linen, and paper. My paintings invite the viewer to imaginatively enter into spaces and find their place within them.  

Original Paintings & Prints

I am represented by Sobering Galerie in Paris, where you can find original, one-of-a-kind paintings on canvas created in my studio. Those paintings are available via Artsy.

Also, I have a variety of prints available here and at Artfully Walls, Chairish, and Museum Quality Art.