At the core of each illustration is the art of visually interpreting text. I am a visual storyteller, critical thinker and keen observer of the world around me and I translate that into my illustrations.

My illustrations add layers, meaning, commentary and emotion to enhance the written word.

Cover illustration about the achievement gap in education for the Peabody School of Education and Human Development magazine at Vanderbilt University.

Cover illustration about the achievement gap in education for the Peabody School of Education and Human Development magazine at Vanderbilt University.

Illustration for National Public Radio’s annual printed calendar. The tree tells the story of the community of listeners that support NPR and its member stations.

Illustration for National Public Radio’s annual printed calendar. The tree tells the story of the community of listeners that support NPR and its member stations.

Cover illustration about mental health in schools for the Alumni & Friends of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Cover illustration about mental health in schools for the Alumni & Friends of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Illustration for the Chicago Tribune’s book section. Announcing the winner of the original short story contest – The Nelson Algren Award who went to Benjamin Percy for this story “Falling".

Illustration for the Chicago Tribune’s book section. Announcing the winner of the original short story contest – The Nelson Algren Award who went to Benjamin Percy for this story “Falling".

Personal piece about overcoming difficult times in life and how talking about it can help lift the clouds.

Personal piece about overcoming difficult times in life and how talking about it can help lift the clouds.

Cover illustration about equity vs. excellence in education policy for the Peabody School of Education and Human Development magazine at Vanderbilt University.

Cover illustration about equity vs. excellence in education policy for the Peabody School of Education and Human Development magazine at Vanderbilt University.

Cover illustration about the energy-environment connection for Carnegie Mellon’s Engineering Institute of Technology.

Cover illustration about the energy-environment connection for Carnegie Mellon’s Engineering Institute of Technology.

Cover illustration for Sewanee the University of the South. Stories highlighting graduates who were awarded the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship.

Cover illustration for Sewanee the University of the South. Stories highlighting graduates who were awarded the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship.