Illustration

As a child, I loved to draw and write stories. As a teenager, I channeled my creativity into digital art and web design, and continued this path as an Advertising student at Boston University. This served as the foundation for my career as a Product Designer!

Until 2014, it had been many years since I picked up a paintbrush. Life got in the way. At the request of my encouraging mother, I joined her for a plein air oil painting workshop. After that weekend, my desire to create art, away from the computer, was so overwhelming! I rushed to the closest art store, picked up whatever I could, and dove in.

Creatures of Hawai’i

Most recently I’ve been inspired to merge my interest in lei-making with my admiration for some of the amazing native and non-native critters roaming around the islands. Created in watercolor and micron pen.

Charcoal Pet Portraits

In another life I am a charcoal pet portrait artist - mostly so I can live vicariously through other dog owners. I love capturing the unique personality of each animal. Below are some of the sweet pets I’ve been able to draw!

Yoga Illustrations

I make original and custom yoga illustrations using watercolor, pen, ink, or watercolor pencil. I have been practicing yoga for over twenty years and teaching yoga since 2010. During yoga practice I often visualize different colors and the movement of energy up and down my spine. Now I challenge myself to channel those visualizations into my art.