I’m an illustrator and writer whose playful, character-led work is rooted in storytelling, infusing meaningful narratives with humor to explore themes of identity, joy, and human connection.

I studied illustration, design, and writing at The New School (BFA Parsons, BA Eugene Lang) and went on to work as a marketing designer and illustrator in-house for HarperCollins Children’s Books (NYC), dscout (Chicago), and 2U (remote), before going freelance in 2022. I then partnered with creative agencies like Ruca and Aquent, as well as directly with brand studios and creative marketers, to bring ideas to life visually with design-led illustration – from visual libraries and animations to event graphics and merch.

Big life changes since the pandemic have turned my creative focus towards illustrative storytelling, with my favorite type of work blending honesty, imagination, humor, and empathy. I now work from my home studio in central Iowa. I am available for freelance editorial and commercial projects.