I love the tactile and visual experience of painting in pastels. I work with a pure form of pigment, washing heavily toothed papers with pastel and oil glazes and then build layer upon layer of pastels to create illustrations with depth, texture patterns and strong bold colors. By creating and developing characters and backgrounds that are full of patterns and dynamic color combinations, I’m able to capture the imagination, drawing it into a suspended place and time where I can offer a visual story.

I continually seek to develop these characters and narrative visual compositions. I enjoy creating memorable contemporary illustrations that include a degree of depth, the element of whimsical childlike humor, joy, and fear, with an attention to the subtle nuances of the moment.