All of my pieces you'll find here are inspired by my outdoor pursuits, from birding to fly fishing to shark tooth hunting. I paint whatever brings me joy.

I grew up in the Georgia low country and was raised by father who, luckily for me, had no qualms taking his 4-year-old daughter with him into the saltmarsh to fish, crab, shrimp, and explore.   So, from an early age I was instilled with a love and understanding of our intricate coastal ecosystem and it was this passion that spurred me to get my degree in wildlife and fisheries biology. 

I'd always enjoyed drawing and painting as a young girl but after college I found myself returning to my art to help bridge the gap between the bills and a field biologist's pay.  My subjects were those closest to my heart: the marsh, coastal wildlife, and (what I’m most known for) oyster shells.  I always thought my path to being a conservationist would be one steeped in science and research but through my art I found I could reach people more readily.  A painting can express so much more than words alone, and I want others to feel what I feel when I experience nature.  My art has also given me a platform to help spread awareness and educate people about plants and animals as well as the ability to donate to and support many organizations that are working to protect our environment.