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I have been creating things for as long as I can remember; drawing horses, combing through piles of coloring books, always begging my mom for a new “craft.” When I was 18, my Aunt, who is also a painter, bought me my first set of oil painting supplies and gave me a proper lesson. We painted a yellow rose, a simple yet defining moment in my life. In college I pursued other avenues, math, teaching, music, until finally giving my heart to painting. I am originally from Minnesota and received my B.S. in Art Education from North Dakota State University in 2017. I have dabbled in all painting mediums but my true love lies with oil paint. I usually work from pictures that I have taken, but I also enjoy plein air painting when I can.

I am endlessly inspired by landscapes. Spending time outside and painting are intertwined and I have found that I cannot have one without the other. It is both a cathartic practice and how I celebrate and remember God’s goodness and provision in the world around me. My artwork explores themes of faith and the human experience through contemporary landscapes. My goal is to capture the moments, metaphors, and lessons that we may return to them again and again, never forsaking our sense of wonder.

My husband Joe and I currently live in Bend, Oregon with our border collie, Finn.

Education

2017 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

B.S. in Art Education

Emphasis in painting

Minor in Mathematics

Solo Exhibitions

2024 Deschutes Brewery Pub House | Bend, OR

Foundry Church | Bend, OR

2023 Space in Common | Sisters, OR

The Commons Cafe & Tap Room | Bend, OR

2022 The Box Factory | Bend, OR