Empowering Creative Voices
I believe that everyone has the capacity to think visually and communicate through art. As a teaching artist, I create inclusive, process-oriented learning environments where students of all ages and backgrounds develop confidence and creative problem-solving skills rooted in experimentation and play.
Areas of Expertise
Traditional Media
Observational drawing and sketching
Mark-making and line quality
Composition and visual thinking
Mixed media exploration including Papier-Mache & Tufting!
Digital Media
Procreate for illustration and animation
Digital drawing fundamentals
Frame-by-frame animation
Graphic recording and visual note-taking
Bridging analog and digital workflows
Available for...
Available for...
Artist residencies in K-12 schools and universities
Professional development workshops for educators or visual note-taking
Community workshops for arts organizations and cultural institutions
Custom curriculum development for digital and traditional art programs
Family art experiences that bridge generations through making
My workshops can be adapted for various age groups, skill levels, and time frames, from single sessions to multi-week intensives.
My Approach
I emphasize exploration, risk-taking, and learning from mistakes rather than fixating on finished perfection. The creative journey—with all its unexpected turns and discoveries—is where real growth happens.
I create studio spaces where curiosity is celebrated and "failure" is reframed as valuable information. Students learn that artistic development comes from trying new approaches, not from getting it right the first time.
Client List
Portland Art Museum
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland Community College
Ulna Studio
Saturday Academy
Willamette University
Portland Public School
Arts for Learning NW
Portland Textile Month