I am a Chicago area artist whose children’s illustrations have been published by Harcourt Achieve, Macmillan McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education/Scott Foresman, Compass/Seed Media, Pauline Books & Media, EDCO/Ireland and other internationally known companies.

I have written and illustrated LETTUCE! (2015), CHRISTMAS BEST (2016) and A BULLY-BAD DAY (2022), three picture books published independently under the imprint of Bright Bear Books.

I am a PAL Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators member. My formal training includes BA degrees in Illustration and Art Education. Besides advertising, editorial and children’s market illustration, my work experience includes PreK-2 teaching.

I have 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 cuddly granddogs.