Thanks for stopping by my site!  I am a collagist, painter, and photographer.  I love experimenting with different materials and textures, and it's not uncommon for me to create a series of paintings followed by a series of collages.  I love switching back and forth between the two mediums, and combining them at times.  I believe in giving a second life to things that might not otherwise have them.  When painting, I try to incorporate mediums into my pieces that are non-traditional (such as metal, plastic, and sand).  It's my hope that this sparks more awareness of the world around us.  The earth is our responsibility, and we can't afford for it to take a backseat.  Each year, I hope to become more aware of the materials I use to create and those I come in contact with on a daily basis.  I want to practice considering what has to take place before the tools that I use reach my hands.  I want to then pause and at least consider what will come of them if I discard them without further thought.  Paper is my favorite material to work with.  I simply cannot get away from it.

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I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Iowa State University in 2011, and I regularly have shows in the Des Moines area.