“Growing up the house was full of paper, scissors, markers, glue, and paint. The garage was all about woodworking and building furniture. My mom painted and made everything out of paper. My dad fixed everything for everyone, made furniture, and worked on tiny toy trains in his free time. Aunts and uncles sent me postcards from their travels, bought me sketchbooks and journals, and took me to see shows! Everywhere there was magic to be seen, and something to be created as a result. When I got the chance to travel, I started gathering even more inspiration that I still used in my illustration style today.”

“My dad was an architect and would always help me on projects for school! Learning about exacto knives and spray mount glue has helped me develop and execute ideas as an adult. As a young girl, my Nana always taught us the importance of handwritten notes. My love for paper happened at such a young age and now that I’m grown it is fun to make dreams come true for friends.”