Though I was born in Wyoming, I grew up in a small town in South Dakota.  Surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills and all the plants and minerals it has to offer, I found early inspiration in the quiet details of the  natural world.  I have forever been a collector of rocks, plants, and whatever else might catch my eye when out exploring. 

While working on my BA at the University of Wyoming, I found a new home in the Sculpture and Metalsmithing departments. There, I fell in love with metal and fire.  I experimented with the relationship of metal and organic materials, explored themes of growth and decay.  During and after receiving my undergraduate, Clear Mountain Crafts has been a side hobby for me while I wore many different hats as an exterior painter, shift lead at a winery, grocery lead at a natural food co-op, and a seamster to name a few.  After moving to Lander with my now husband in 2024, I received my MS in Secondary Education through Black Hills State University.  I am thrilled to be able to focus more of my time on my art, explore those connections to nature that inspire me, and share what I have learned with others through classes at the Lander Art Center.