I grew up in South-eastern Idaho where I graduated from Ricks College (now BYU-I) with an art degree. I then studied at BYU-Provo earning a BFA in graphic design. I currently study watercolor with master teachers and continue to learn daily.
In addition to watercolor, I also teach high school drawing and painting in Tooele, Utah. I gain a fresh outlook from my students and feel tested every day that I teach....two-hundred and thirty-two teenagers keep you on your toes.
I live in this small town with my husband, children and a herd of small pets and love the people here.

I have always loved watercolor and the fresh fluid approach that it lends to painting. I believe that if we paint what we know, in the places we know, we have an authenticity about our work that speaks to others. I love painting things that are not obviously beautiful. Rusted metal and weathered things outdoors are favorites. 

Awards
Utah Art Educators Association - High School Art Educator of the Year 2019
Accepted into Springville Art Museum Spring Salon 2019
2nd Place - Utah State Fair, Professional Watercolor Division 2018
​1st Place Tooele Art Festival Plein Aire 2018
Merchants Award - Utah Watercolor Spring Show 2018
Jurors Award - Utah Watercolor Society Fall Members Show 2017
Accepted into Springville Art Museum Spring Salon 2017
​1st Place - Utah State Fair, Professional Watercolor Division 2016
Award of Merit -  Utah Watercolor Society Spring Open Show 2016
Best in Show Tooele County 2016
1st Place Tooele Art Festival 2015
2nd Place Sandy Art Guild Show 2014
3rd Place (Professional Division) Utah State Fair 2014
3rd Place Tooele Art Festival 2013
Best of Show Tooele County 2011