Born and raised in Springfield, IL, I have an Associates degree in Business from Springfield College in Illinois, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Millikin University, and a Master’s degree in Communications from Lindenwood University. Throughout my education, I have almost always taken art classes along the way. My art serves as a personal meditative process. It’s not the final product, but the process that intrigues me. I am inspired by everyday objects, nature, different compositions and textures, repurposed items, and a variety of techniques. In fact, learning a new technique inspires me to rethink how I can combine others to create a new combination to spark the viewer’s interest. Once I get into the flow of creativity, there is no turning back. The piece begins to speak to me and lead me in directions I could not have imagined in advance. My work connects my diverse creative skills and the patience it takes to develop them.