artist + designer

A lot of my work is motivated by my passion for illustration. I incorporate this with my arts education background and my interests into my projects, and I value the importance of art foundations in design. I am lucky to have been able to grow up here in the pacific northwest, where my current inspirations come from - its lush forests, majestic mountains, dark mysterious oceans, and the many creatures that dwell within them. I have always found an appreciation for the life cycles of the natural world, finding beauty in decay and its contribution to new growth.

I have a Graphic Design Certificate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia with a focus on Literature and Creative and Performing Arts. I also happen to hold an embalmer license - a signal to a past career that is dear to my heart. When I’m not illustrating or designing, I love to drink tea, venture outside, climb rocks, delve into true crime and the macabre, and collect all things cute, strange, and unusual.   

I am extremely grateful and humbled to be able to live and work in Squamish, BC, which is located within the unceded traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. The Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast have been creating distinctive art for thousands of years. The artistry and refined craftsmanship continues on in the incredible work of contemporary First Nations artists.

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