About

Born and raised in the city and suburbs of Chicago, I’ve always had a passion for drawing (and becoming a mermaid) after watching The Little Mermaid on the big screen at age five.

Some years after obtaining a BA & Graphic Design degree from Illinois State University, I began to realize my real passion was illustration. I have illustrated several children’s books, I’m a SCBWI member and volunteer, and represented through Astound US Art Agency.

When I’m not drawing, I love spending time with my two children, husband, our dog, Donut, and cat, Oreo (and listening to Taylor Swift, of course)! Other interests include: playing my ukulele, reading, insects, astrology, sharks, taking care of my plants, and watching scary movies. If I wasn’t an artist, I would definitely be a professional organizer! 

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Illustrator Saturday by Kathy Temean

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SCBWI Prairie Wind Spring/Summer 2024 Issue

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Education

Illinois State University
BA with focus in Graphic Design, 2008

Make Art That Sells
Assignment Bootcamp, 2021, 2022
Character Play, 2022, 2024
Creating Collections for Home Decor, 2021
Editorial, 2021
Illustrating Children’s Books, 2019, 2022
Illustrating Children’s Books Plus, 2019
Lettering Bootcamp, 2024
MBA (Money BadAss), 2020
My Kid Book Pitch, 2020
Mystery Box, 2020
Portfolio Review, 2020