With 36 years of experience in pre-press, graphic design, and art direction, I bring a proven ability to create effective, visually compelling solutions that meet both creative and business objectives. A reliable team player with a strong record of meeting deadlines, I consistently deliver engaging designs that achieve results.
Driven by a passion for design and a commitment to excellence, I approach every project with integrity and dedication to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. My strong organizational and communication skills foster collaboration, clarity, and a shared understanding of goals—ensuring both client and team expectations are exceeded.
About Me
My love of drawing and creating started early—according to my mother, from the highchair, where I drew my first pair of glasses in perfect perspective. From that moment on, my parents became my biggest fans, encouraging every artistic pursuit. By middle school, when I first learned about commercial art (now called graphic design), I knew I had found my path.
I also come by my love of paper honestly. My late uncle, who was VP of Southeast Sales for a large paper company, would gift me boxes of samples—colors, textures, finishes, sheens. To most kids they were scraps, but to me they were treasure. That’s where my fascination with all things paper began, and it’s a passion that continues to inspire my work today.
For more than 36 years, I’ve worked as a graphic designer and art director in pre-press and design, creating compelling visuals that balance beauty and function. But my creativity doesn’t stop at the screen. I also design and craft physical pieces: laser-cut jewelry, personalized cutting boards, paper flower art, monoprints, eco prints, greeting cards, and more. I love exploring unique materials like exotic hardwoods—purpleheart, wenge, padauk—and transforming them into thoughtful, one-of-a-kind pieces.
In the past, I’ve dabbled in enamel jewelry (and hope to return to it again soon). For now, my creative outlets include graphic design, card making, and laser engraving/cutting—a mix that allows me to combine my professional skills with my love of tactile, handmade art.
Creating—whether for clients, friends, or my own joy—has always been at the core of who I am.