#1 ABOUT ME

I was born in Kansas in 1985.  My family moved to Oregon shortly after I was born. I have always enjoyed art.  When I was a child I loved drawing.  In high school I took as many art classes that I could.  During this time I realized that I had a special talent and ability to make art.  I entered Oregon State University in 2004 with the intent of earning a degree in forestry.  In 2006  I decided to change my major to art.  It was one of the greatest decisions I have made in my life.  I thrived as an art student.  Through my art courses and instructors I discovered who I was as an artist.  My identity as an artist is discussed in the Principles section of my website.  In 2009 I received a BS in art from OSU.  I currently work for a dental manufacture in Newberg, OR.  Recently I started taking Adboe design courses in order to move into a graphic design position for my employer.