Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness.'
                                                      ~Unknown

      I have been a self-proclaimed author and artist since I discovered the wonders of pencil and paper at three years old. Though my first book was written entirely in scribbles and bound by scotch tape, I had never seen anything more beautiful in my short life. I was so proud, I even wrote a lopsided copyright symbol on the inside page.

      As an author and illustrator, I am constantly striving to express the depth and intensity of that which dwells in the unconscious--personal and collective, above and below, light and dark, 'good' and 'evil'. These opposites dance like confident thespians, acting out a powerful play upon the glowing stage of my creations. It is the nature of these mytho-poetic archetypes and dualities that ultimately shape the characters and environments that emerge from my imagination. The Weather Inside is a story that demands to be told. In truth I have no choice in the matter--I am merely along for the ride, constantly learning new truths in regards to its vast, enticing mysteries.

   At the age of 23, I earned my BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and immediately went forth into the world to write and create illustrations for The Weather Inside. I currently live in Roseville, MI, with my beloved husband-muse, dog, cat and parrot. Aside from writing and drawing, my passions Jungian psychology, astrology (Aquarius here!), alchemy, mythology, tarot (basically all things related to mysticism) and shibari.

Read more about my inspirations and influences on my FAQs page