About
I am a graphic designer and fine artist with a deep love for nature and animals. My passion for art started when I was just two years old, drawing horses any chance I got—a theme that still influences my work today.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, specializing in graphic design and printmaking, and I currently am employed at the university as a graphic and web designer. I find a lot of my work explores the connections between people, plants, animals, and the environment. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with several university programs and organizations, including Nebraska One Health, the Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes, the Native American Coalition, the Department of Entomology, Tick Tag Go, Nebraska 4-H, Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks, the Nebraska Department of Education's Harvest of the Month program, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and the Equitarian Initiative.
Outside of my work, I enjoy many creative and outdoor passions. I love gardening, horseback riding, training and competing in dog agility, working on home improvement projects, and spending time with my family on our small farm.
Through my work, I strive to connect art, nature, and community in meaningful ways, always looking for new ways to tell stories through design and illustration.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, specializing in graphic design and printmaking, and I currently am employed at the university as a graphic and web designer. I find a lot of my work explores the connections between people, plants, animals, and the environment. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with several university programs and organizations, including Nebraska One Health, the Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes, the Native American Coalition, the Department of Entomology, Tick Tag Go, Nebraska 4-H, Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks, the Nebraska Department of Education's Harvest of the Month program, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and the Equitarian Initiative.
Outside of my work, I enjoy many creative and outdoor passions. I love gardening, horseback riding, training and competing in dog agility, working on home improvement projects, and spending time with my family on our small farm.
Through my work, I strive to connect art, nature, and community in meaningful ways, always looking for new ways to tell stories through design and illustration.
Exhibitions
2019 "One Health in a Changing Climate," 2019 Nebraska One Health Symposium, Omaha, NE
2017 "Upstream Art," Lincoln Children's Zoo, Lincoln, NE
2015 “Capstone Exhibition,” Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2015 “28th Annual Undergraduate Studio Art Competition,” Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2015 "Pattern Recognition," Prescott Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2014 “Student International Small Print Show,” El Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
2014 “Animated Type: A Showcase of Letterpress Animation,” Northwest Animation Film Festival, Portland, Oregon
2014 “Animated Type: A Showcase of Letterpress Animation,” College of Book Arts Association Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
2012 “Student International Small Print Show,” El Minia University, El Minia, Egypt
2012 “Focus Nebraska Earth Day,” Rotunda Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2011 “Nebraska State Visual Arts Council,” Omaha, NE
2009 “Nebraska State Visual Arts Council,” Omaha, NE
Education
2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design and Printmaking
Honors & Awards
2022–Present Nebraska State Fair 4H Visual Arts Judicial Panelist
2015 Thomas P. Coleman Memorial Printmaking Award
2015 Spring 2015 Dean’s List, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2012 Second Place Award Winner, “Focus Nebraska Earth Day,” Rotunda, Gallery, Lincoln, NE
2011 Third Place Bronze Medal Award Winner, “Nebraska State Visual Arts Council,” Omaha, NE