I’ve always felt a peculiar awareness of the world around me. Growing up in the rural South as the daughter of a minister, I explored the world through the lens of an artist. I grew up on a small 5-acre farm with access to endless exploration and use of my imagination. These frequent explorations sharpened my eye to color, texture and the beauty found in nature. I learned to love animals, old trees, and the way light flickers through grassy fields.
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