Artist and illustrator with a clean aesthetic, elevated retro modern design and a sense of humor. I'm an introvert, a chronic doodler and still add to the sticker collection that I started in the early 80's. Through my work, I try to evoke a smile, and sometimes a tear, by telling stories through whimsical pictures and characters. Much of my work explores the challenges children face in school: feeling overlooked and misunderstood, overcoming learning disabilities and social issues like friendship difficulties. I often communicate my ideas about school experiences through the tools children use to learn, like books and school supplies. As the parent of a dyslexic child, I lent my artistic talents to support the campaign that promoted passage of the first dyslexia law the State of Arizona in 2015. My illustration, A Day in the Life of a Courageous Dyslexic Student, received national recognition by the advocacy groups Bright Solutions for Dyslexia and The Dyslexic Advantage. I reside in Phoenix, AZ with my husband and two neurologically diverse children. I spend my free time drawing, reading biographies, deep diving into mid-century jazz and raising creative kids.