here’s what i’ve been up to lately
my work is born of free roaming — inner and outer worlds, near and far, the obvious and the hidden.
gathered here: books, sketches, memoir, and field notes—made through noticing.
Taft Artist Residency
Current work toward an children’s picture book and installation for the June 2026 exhibition at Taft gardens in ojai.
Chispa Park
Chispa Park is where my wellness studies meet my love of writing and image-making. I create children’s books and objects that invite families into lifelong, holistic self-care—through nature, ritual, and play.
… getting lost in my own backyard
most recently it has been informed by herb walks and field notes from solo treks and herb walks with local wisdom keepers.
botanical sketchbook
happened slowly over time. it started with an inherited love for drawing trees (my father was an arborist)…
and then there are …
other Records of Noticing: made through drawing, words, getting lost and taking care.
messy blobs
Uninformed watercolors from rest stops in nearby foothills
sometimes art, sometimes writing, sometimes both, always something
F E O
is a lyrical memoir of self-discovery, released in November of 2024.
there’s other stuff that i forget to mention
the archive is coming along nicely, though
daydreaming is what i do best
truth be told:
have made a big difference
Chispa Park is supported by grants, residencies, individual sponsors and local sales. Donations help cover printing, materials, and production costs—and make it possible for me to keep creating books and nature-based wellness projects for children and families.
