With a career that went from marketing design illustration and non-profit management I have been painting and creating art full time since 2016 after moving back into the Philadelphia area from Upstate New York. I grew up in Chester County PA and spent many afternoons hiking and sketching my way through the many acres preserved by the Brandywine Conservancy. I am always filled with awe wonder and optimism when I am outdoors- and the Brandywine Valley offers such a rich and generous historical beauty it is humbling to try and capture it through painting. My wish is that this beautiful countryside is here for many generations to come.