I am an artist and illustrator living and working in Portland. I am a transplant from the Midwest (born and raised in Wisconsin). I love it here. I love the greenery. I love that I can get away to the woods in a mere 30 minutes or less. I like for my work to reflect nature and what inspires me about it. Catching a glimpse of birds or an animal in the woods is exciting to me, and I want to share that excitement.

title: "fauna"
Since this chaboo is made of a green, solid material, I wanted an emblem of strength to come out of it. To me, that is a young stag in the woods. I don't know how many deer go wandering around bamboo groves, but this one does! The felt helps to soften the piece and give it a sense of quiet and a tactile quality that longs to be touched.