About Me

I am a multimedia artist based in Kalispell, Montana, specializing in needle felting to portray the beauty and spirit of wildlife. This unique medium is both painterly and sculptural, allowing me to capture texture, emotion, and movement in a tactile, painterly, and dimensional way. Through my work, I aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and a sense of 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. It has been exhibited at The Best of the West Show (2025), the Out West Art Show (2024), and in Jackson Hole through the Art Association. 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. I am also an Associate Member of Artists for Conservation.

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Art is my second career, following years of teaching sociology in the U.S. and internationally. I also directed an animal sanctuary—an experience that continues to inform my artistic focus on empathy, connection, and advocacy for animals.

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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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