As the daughter of an artist, I have been creating for as long as I can remember. Nearly 20 years ago I founded my art licensing business. As a commercial artist, I push myself to design to a creative brief….and I love it! Designing with limitations is challenging and rewarding. Lately I have been pushing myself to go beyond a brief and explore more personal artistry. Ironically, my personal art is becoming more and more important to who I am as a designer—positively influencing my licensing work. 

Much of my inspiration comes from travel outside the United States. Shortly after finding my licensing business, I moved to Budapest where I lived and worked for four years.  I have more recently attended retreats in Estonia, India, France, Mexico, in addition to workshops and retreats in the U.S. Stepping away from my daily life and culture quiets the noise and helps me focus my creative voice. Living and working outside of my comfort zone reminds me what I value the most.  

Likewise, I draw significant inspiration when collaborating with clients and retreating with fellow creatives. It is such an amazing gift. The act of critiquing each other’s work, problem solving though creative blocks and brainstorming feeds my creative soul.