I hold degrees in Art, Biology and Illustration, operate a freelance illustration business, designed and built my own off-grid strawbale home, live and work on a 40 acre farm, and direct Michigan Science Art™.
I am an Associate Professor of Art at the Stamps School of Art & Design and an Associate Professor of Natural Resources at the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan.
I advocate for what I’ve termed the Vernacular Creative Movement. I have taught many large lecture courses and lectured in a variety of venues including conferences, libraries, alumni meetings, clubs, panel discussions, and TEDx.