Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, I am the youngest of nine children who were all encouraged to draw, paint, and look to nature for inspiration. My parents would take us for Sunday rides in the Maryland countryside and stop at every farmer’s market to take in the sights and flavors of what is native to Maryland. These moments of capturing the beauty in nature would inspire my work for a lifetime. Also, I developed a passion for textiles and sewing from my mother, making my own clothing… more