I am a freelance illustrator based in North Newton, Kansas. I attended Bethel College, here in North Newton, as well as The American Academy of Art in Chicago. The last few years have been spent illustrating a number of books for Project Play, a series for children about a group of friends who learn fun outdoor games to play in each book. Additionally, I have illustrated for Highlights for Children, as well as for several other children' s publications. I also have done many ad illustrations for Celtic Marketing, a Chicago-based marketing agency, which have appeared in trade magazines, promotional materials, websites and products.

Since 2005, all of my professional work has been done on the computer working with Photoshop and a Wacom Cintiq. I use the computer for several reasons, many of which are time management issues. I don’t have to wait for paints to dry, clean my brushes or mix new colors. Nevertheless, there is no magic button or command that does the work for me. The computer will not make a poorly rendered figure look proper, nor will it make an awkward layout look pleasing. The computer will not make an uninspired idea relevant, give a clichéd visual metaphor nuance, or make up for a lack of drawing ability. It does let me play Soduku though, and for that, I am grateful.

To see what I’m currently working on, please visit my sketchblog.