Welcome!

I am originally from Solon, Iowa where I grew up among the cornfields and woods. It was in high school that I truly discovered a passion for writing and art and pursued them when I attended the University of Iowa. I graduated with degrees in English and creative writing, and art in the spring of 2021. 

Out of college, I was struggling from creative burnout and decided to try working seasonally for the National Park Service. My summer after I graduated was spent in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, then in Yellowstone in 2022 and Acadia in 2023. Being surrounded by mountains, rivers, thermal features, and wildlife renewed my creative spirit and gave me endless inspiration for both of my creative pursuits.

Since then, I have been enjoying painting plein air in these rugged landscapes and working on a novel. The park service has increased my appreciation for the beauty God has created and my drive to explore every nook and cranny of the world. I am currently living the seasonal life, bouncing around states, and working on creating a platform to market my artwork more widely.