My true reward is doing what God has gifted me to do for others to enjoy. As a professional artist, I have also received accolades along the way which have been a true honor.
• Artist for ArtPrize Contest, Grand Rapids, MI ('21, "22, ‘24)
• “Best in 2D Art” award for Printer’s Row Art Festival (2024)
• 3 “Best in 2D Art” awards in the Chicago area ('22-'23)
• 7 “Outstanding Achievement” awards awards in the Chicago area ('22-'23)
• Daniel & Henry Excellence Award, Laumeier Art Fair, St. Louis, MO (2023)
• “Best in Show” in Nappanee Friday Fest, Indiana (2022)
• “1st Prize in Drawing” in Colors of Community Art Show, Grand Rapids, MI (2022)
• Artist of the Month for Mar. '22 “Pan-O-Ply Michiana” publication
• Guest artist on podcast program, “Backstage Pass” with Matt Tommey
• Guest artist on podcast program, “1000 Words” with Ronnie Das
• Hoosier Women Artists 2022 Exhibition piece for the Secretary of State's Office
• Solo show in South Bend, IN
• Solo show in Grand Rapids, MI
