As a child, I was constantly recording life through my sketchbook and the habit continued through college. As I’ve matured, I love the ability to communicate through pictures. I also enjoy the challenge of capturing a child’s attention and getting on their level. The more I learned about art, the more I realized that I could combine my two favorite things- the joy of children and illustration. In college, I gained confidence in my illustrations through classes and later two internships- one at Answers in Genesis working on children’s related material and the other a mentorship with renowned illustrator, Brian Jekel. I received an Honorable Mention in PCC’s Commencement Contest (‘24) and an Award of Merit (’23) and the John F. Frenkel, Sr. Award (’24) in the Pensacola Interstate Fair (‘23). I also have a passion for connecting artists and have served as Art Club President at PCC for the last two years (‘23-‘25).

I create hand-drawn illustrations that engage the audience to connect with their childhood taking inspiration from 19th Century Caricatures and other likeminded artists.  I work with traditional mediums of gouache, watercolor, pencils, and pens to tell my stories. With each illustration or character design, I emphasize the use of flowing gestures, textures and shapes. While I’ve learned a lot, all the Glory goes to the Lord- because without Him my work would count for nothing.

Currently, I’m working toward my career of children’s book illustrations and standing out by producing handmade work in a digital age. I create art that moves all ages with good morals but am specifically burdened for the next generation of children.