Thought and Memory
Huginn and Muninn (translated as Thought and Memory) are Odin’s ravens, said to bring him news from all the realms. Created in watercolor, ink, colored pencil, and digital.
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Native Roots Farm
Native Roots Farm, a small, organic, family-run farm in Northwest Indiana, approached me about creating a branding illustration for them to use at farmers markets and on their soap labels. They wanted to feature Tilly, their favorite goat, along with some of the beautiful flowers they grow at the farm.
Read MoreLet Your Dandelions Grow
In homeowners’ annual battle with the weeds, everyone loses, especially native insects, that rely on early-blooming plants like dandelions as they emerge from winter hibernation or cocoons. By letting your lawn “grow natural,” you can help support native pollinators, reduce the use of harmful pesticides, AND enjoy the fireworks of yellow, purple, and white on a healthy and diverse patch of land.
Read MoreWheel of Fortune
The first in a series of reinterpretations of the Major Arcana tarot cards through the lens of nature and nature symbols. This one is based on the Wheel of Fortune card. My interpretation includes the seasons and natural cycles, as well as the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water).
Read MoreVoiceless
This illustration is a personal project reflecting the inability of wildlife to speak for itself in the fight for wetland habitat and against ecosystem destruction and climate change.
Read MoreGoldfinch and Sunflowers
Illustration of an American goldfinch, sunflowers, and thistle. This was adapted for a page in my 2022 calendar, as well as combined with other birds and flowers for one of two 500-piece puzzles available in my shop.
Read MoreWhy Are Starfish Shaped Like Stars
Illustration for Smithsonian Magazine’s “Ask Smithsonian” feature, January 2019, answering the question “Why Are Starfish Shaped Like Stars?”
Read MoreOpossum and Oak Leaves
Watercolor and ink illustration of a Virginia opossum, one of our most adaptable, and misunderstood, urban critters. But consider that these little furballs eat thousands of ticks and are virtually immune to rabies! I love these little critters and their expressive faces.
Read MorePollinator Gardens
Full-page illustration for a feature article on planting and maintaining gardens that support pollinators. The illustration includes several native plants including bee balm, coneflower, milkweed, and columbine, and common pollinator insects.
Read MoreYear of the Tiger
In the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the year of the tiger (so was my birth year). I made this illustration to celebrate.
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