I'm a graphic designer, illustrator, and creative educator with 22+ years of hands-on experience turning ideas into visuals that actually work. It is also something I've been teaching for 20+ years. I bring a deep, practical knowledge of graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignyou name it), illustration, 2-dimensional design, and foundational art principles into everything I teach. From typography and layout to color theory, composition, and visual storytelling, I love helping students understand not just the how, but the why behind great design. My approach is energetic, encouraging, and rooted in real-world experience. I've spent decades designing for brands, businesses, and creative projects of all kinds, so I know what it takes to move from classroom concepts to professional-level work. I'm big on experimentation, creative confidence, and learning how to push ideas further (while still meeting deadlinesbecause yes, that matters too). If you're excited to build strong design fundamentals, sharpen your creative voice, and learn from someone who genuinely loves this craft, you're in the right place. Let's create bold work, ask smart questions, and have a little fun along the way.

I enjoy all things creative and so I am always looking for new ways to explore that. I camp a lot with my family and enjoy being outside.