About Me

I am a multimedia artist based in Kalispell, Montana, specializing in needle-felted wildlife art. Using wool as a painterly and sculptural medium, I create richly textured, dimensional works that seek to capture not only the physical presence of animals, but also their spirit, dignity, and emotional resonance. My work is rooted in a deep respect for wildlife, a desire to inspire closer attention to the natural world, and a shared responsibility to protect and preserve it.

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My artwork is represented by Eric Thorsen’s Gallery in Bigfork and 4 Ravens Gallery in Missoula. My work has been exhibited at the Best of the West Show (2025 and 2026) and the Out West Art Show (2024), and I will be exhibiting at the Western Design Conference in Bozeman this August, as well as at several additional art shows. My piece Reunited was featured in the Artists for Conservation 2024 book and virtual exhibit, and Tell Me All About It, a portrait of an orangutan, received First Place in the People’s Choice Awards at the Hockaday Museum.

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Art is my second career, following years of teaching sociology in the U.S. and internationally. I've also worked in animal welfare. I am greatly enjoying this new, midlife career change.

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My husband builds custom live-edge wood frames for my pieces using locally sourced wood, adding a warm, organic complement to each work. Each piece is protected with Tru Vue Optium Museum Quality Acrylic Glass, which is anti-reflective, anti-static, and blocks 99% of UV rays—ensuring the preservation of both medium and message.

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Please reach out if you are interested in a custom piece, a workshop, or representing my work in your gallery.

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