My dream of writing and illustrating children’s books took years of small steps and, ultimately, the courage to put my work out into the world and in front of others in the industry.

As the year comes to a close, I love looking back at the art I’ve created and highlighting my favorite pieces.

Ever wondered what goes into an artist's sketchbook (and why we even keep them)? While I can’t speak for every artist, I’m excited to share how I use mine in my creative process!

I did some on-site sketching at the lovely farm of a fellow illustrator, and I wanted to share the supplies I used, the creatures I met, and the artwork I created.

I incorporated traditional media into my digital creative process and the results were amazing!

I attended a regional conference and discovered my portfolio was missing some key pieces, so I made a list, and thought I’d share it.