I’m an artist, designer, and lifelong creative who’s spent nearly 20 years exploring different corners of the design world—from illustration and graphic design to print pattern design and interior design.

I love learning new creative skills, and each chapter of my career has shaped the way I approach design today. Whether I’m illustrating for a magazine, creating a visual brand, or designing a welcoming living room, I’m happiest when I’m making something that feels thoughtful, colorful, and full of personality. I believe great design should not only be beautiful, but also bring a little joy, curiosity, and connection into everyday life.

 GRAPHIC DESIGN

I specialize in branding, print design, packaging design, and product development, creating thoughtful visual solutions for clients ranging from startups to nationally recognized brands, including Kleenex, Columbia University Medical Center, Mattel, and Ziploc.


JoyLeaf Interiors Branding & Website Design

As a co-founder of JoyLeaf Interiors, I had the opportunity to build our brand from the ground up. I designed our logo, website, marketing materials, and social media, creating a cohesive visual identity that reflects our mission and values.

Lalka Beauty Co. Branding

 

Current Electric Systems : Marketing Materials, Vehicle Wraps, & Infographics

 

Packaging Design : Ziploc, Cottonelle, Kleenex, American Girl / Mattel

 

 ILLUSTRATION & SURFACE DESIGN

I’ve illustrated for magazines, wallpaper, textiles, home goods and a mural in the Milwaukee airport. Some of my inspirations are the zodiac, nature and architecture.


Mitchell International Airport Mural - Milwaukee, WI

Wheel of the Year Series

I illustrated this calendar to celebrate the 8 pagan holidays, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain and Yule. I branched off of this design to create individual designs for each holiday.

 

Milwaukee Series

From 2012 - 2017 I created products inspired by Milwaukee, where I lived at the time. I worked full time as a graphic designer, but did this on the side and participated in many indie craft fairs.

 

Illustrations for Milwaukee Magazine events page.

Village of Wauwatosa

A shopping bag I illustrated for the Village of Wauwatosa in 2023 for their Holiday shopping event.

 

 INTERIOR DESIGN

I’ve worked as an interior design consultant in retail locations like Circle Furniture, Ethan Allen, and Bassett Furniture. I love collaborating with clients to create an inspiring and comfortable home. It is a joy to see a room come together with paint colors, textures, patterns and new furniture pieces

 

Resume

Experience

JoyLeaf Interiors
Interior Designer / Founder
January 2026 - present

Circle Furniture
Interior Design Consultant
March 2025 - December 2025

Bassett Furniture
Interior Design Consultant
Sept 2022 - May 2023

Ethan Allen
Interior Design Consultant
Aug 2020 - Aug 2022, March 2024 - March 2025

Current Electric Services
Contract Graphic Designer
April 2020 - July 2020

Columbia Medical College Contract Illustrator
Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

Modsy
Interior Design Consultant
July 2018 - June 2019

Kay James Design
Graphic Designer
April 2017 - April 2018

Bachman Brand Design
Graphic Designer
February 2016 - April 2017

Fashion Angels Enterprises
Graphic Designer
July 2013 - February 2016

Becker Design
Project Coordinator
February 2008 - July 2013

 

Education

BFA Illustration
University of Hartford
2005

Associates Interior Design
Milwaukee Area Technical College
2010

 

Accomplishments

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Guest Instructor  
Fall ‘13, ‘14, ‘15

Art Fair Vendor
From 2013 - 2017, I was a regular vendor at Milwaukee art fairs, selling sewn items, tea towels, and note cards.

Milwaukee Art Museum
My art was selected for be on the 2013 museum Christmas ornament.

Jazz in the Park
Won the 2013 Jazz in the Park T-shirt contest.

Mitchell Airport Mural
Illustrated a mural for a cafe in the Milwaukee Airport

 
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Contact

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