Born and raised in the Ohio River Valley of Northeastern Kentucky, I have grown accustomed to rural life and strong community ties. Childhood memories of blackberry picking to make canned jam, working in the pristine fields during planting and harvesting seasons, and nurturing close family bonds have all been inspirations for my artworks. Since I was a little girl, I have been consumed by the drive to create – with a burning determination to always “make something.”
After graduating as valedictorian of my high school class, I attended Morehead State University to obtain my Bachelor of Arts more...
