Born in 1974 and a fifth generation Floridian, I grew up in rural north Florida. I earned my BFA from Florida State University, graduating in 1996 with an emphasis on mixed media painting and photography. I served as an Exhibit Designer and then Curator of Exhibits for the Museum of Florida History for over ten years while continuing to make art and exhibit my work. After giving birth to my daughter in 2010, I decided to stay home to raise my daughter and explore new ideas through my artwork.