My art practice began, surprisingly, as I was earning a degree in zoology. My classes and hands-on work with animals gave me many opportunities to work in a realistic style, creating scientific illustrations that required 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 realistic art, I also enjoy adding humorous twists and playful perspectives. Creating art is my way of engaging with and sharing my love of nature, telling the interconnected story of all living things, and delighting in the small joys in life.