Moody. Calming. Sometimes feral.
Some paintings whisper. Some create a deep bond. Mine tend to do both. I am inspired by the landscapes, creatures, and quiet moments of Western North Carolina, scenes meant to be felt as much as seen. Welcome.
Icarus the Heron, details below
Art is alchemy. Everything else is inspiration.
A painting can shift a mood, open a pathway between strangers, finish a space. That potential is why I paint and what I am reaching for every time I pick up a brush. I work in oils, acrylics, and mixed media with Western North Carolina as my home and my constant muse; its landscapes, light, and spirit move through everything I make. My background in visual design and storytelling shapes how I see and process, but it's wonder that defines the quest— the possibility that the right painting, in the right place, can change how a room feels and how you feel inside it.
Crafted with Care
Whether it is painting or strategic creative solutions, every project is rooted in inspiration and awe .
Marketing and Design
I work with nonprofits, institutions, and entrepreneurs.
With a focus on results, my first questions are:
1. What exactly needs to happen?
2. how will we know when it has happened?
3. What is in the way?
With expertise in branding, promotion, user insights, behavior design, evaluation, and storytelling, the answers to the questions are usually sussed out with my custom discovery process.
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals and map out next steps.
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Deeper insights and project support when you need it. After Consultation, if we are a good fit, a proposal will outline support across a range of topics—from planning to solutions.
Projects range from 10 to 30 hours and proposals will outline scope and costs.
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For collaborations lasting more than a month, let’s create regular meetings and a more formal arrangement.
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Creative strategy spans from intention to research, direction, pilot, evaluation, iteration, final implementation, measurement, evaluation, and storytelling and report design.
There are many places in the loop where the trajectory can go off center. The stellar design and copy doesn’t reach the audience, or it connects but misses the mark. The great campaign gets people excited, but lacks an easy and clear ask. Or, the brand lacks the voice or promise to maintain the interest and the confidence of viewers.
The answer? Broad experience, specific knowledge, and adept skills are at the heart of success when it comes to designing behavior-based solutions that are on-point, easy, and delightful.
Let’s connect. What do you want to accomplish? What does success look like? What will it take to achieve it? How might we get there together?
Case Studies and Examples (coming soon)