I’m Toronto-based designer, and the artist behind the stationery brand Mumbleweeds. My portfolio spans many styles and mediums, with clean layouts and vectors central in my graphic design and watercolour botanicals dominant in my art.
Consistent throughout is a keen attention to detail and a passion for clear communication. I prioritize truly understanding my subject matter, whether that’s in carefully researched botanical illustrations or in a effective product packaging for a client.
I enjoy working with individuals and organizations in a variety of industries so that I’m always learning something new — it keeps it fresh for me, and the outsider’s perspective informs how I approach the design process. I listen to my client’s expertise and use my own experience in gaining an understanding to help me distill what they need to communicate effectively.
About Me
We don't have to be best friends to work together, but here’s my life story, just for good measure.
Childhood
I grew up in the woods in rural West Virginia (USA), doing all the arts and crafts I could get my hands on. I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was little until my mom pointed out that I didn't like to sew. Fortunately, in seventh grade, I learned what a Graphic Designer was and never looked back.
University
It was a rigorous four years at Shepherd University where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts. In my last year, I was invited to join a local Public Relations startup. I took the position and stayed in town with the Canadian guy I'd just met. The firm dissolved, but the boyfriend worked out, and we decided to move to Canada.
Present
In 2011, I landed in Toronto, and I got my Permanent Residency. I now work at The Fifteen Group, a hospitality consulting agency where I do brand design for restaurants. I also run Mumbleweeds, my line of paper goods and gifts featuring my watercolour paintings and hand lettering.
Select Clients
Retail
Indigo • Rogers • Cole Haan • Calvin Klein • Tommy Hilfiger • Michael Kors • So Young • TJX • Lass Chance Beverage Co.
Advocacy & Social Enterprise
WE Charity • ME to WE • Transparency International, Canada • End Snow-Washing • Engineer-in-Residence • Engineers Without Borders, Canada • Publish What You Pay, Canada
Exhibitions & Publications
“Swash & Serif 7” • Northern Contemporary, Toronto • Aug, 2023
Uppercase Magazine #48 • Jan/Feb/March 2020
Uppercase Magazine #47 • Oct/Nov/Dec 2020
Interview with East End Arts • Nov 2020
Uppercase Magazine #43 • Oct/Nov/Dec 2019
“Swash & Serif 6” • Northern Contemporary, Toronto • Aug, 2019
“In the Round” • Proof Studio Gallery, Toronto • Oct 25, 2018
“Swash & Serif 4” • Northern Contemporary, Toronto • Oct, 2017
“Swash & Serif 3” • Annex Art Centre, Toronto • Sept, 2016