SESSIONS COLLEGE
Growing up in Jacksonville FL, and now residing in small-town Wellston OH, my journey has been a winding path of resilience and rediscovery. As a first-year student in a BFA program focusing on Illustration. My upbringing was marked by challenges that forced me to grow up too quickly. I left home at a young age, dropped out of school, and later earned my GED. But everything shifted dramatically when my son was born. Becoming a parent ignited a fire within me to provide him with the nurturing environment that I never had. With this newfound motivation, I rekindled my love for drawing and discovered a passion for writing songs that promote self-love and empowerment. These songs sparked a vision for children’s books that would bring these messages to life through vibrant illustrations and heartfelt storytelling. Every brushstroke, every lyric, and every sentence is a labor of love, driven by my desire to make a difference in my son’s life and the lives of children everywhere. As I embark on this journey, I’m excited to discover my unique voice and style, and to see where this road takes me.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
To look within a piece of art and make personal connections, as well as to immerse yourself in your work. What we create for others to discover can foster connections for years to come.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD? EITHER TODAY OR HISTORICALLY?
I admire Mike Knapp for his clean and interesting work, and I aspire to reach his level of skill.
WHAT ARE YOU READING, LISTENING TO, WATCHING?
I’m not much of a movie buff, but I just finished reading “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin for the second time, and anything by Maynard James Keenan is my go-to music choice.
