I am an artist and  illustrator living outside of Boston with my family.

I was born and raised in Germany and moved to Mexico City at the age of 21 where I studied Psychology at the Universidad Iberoamericana. Inspired by the vibrant  Mexican artisan culture and as a way of processing living in a new culture, I also studied art and fell in love with watercolor.

In 2003 I earned an MA in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA combing both my passion for the arts and mental health.

I have continuously studied various art and illustration techniques at the SMFA, Boston and attended multiple workshops throughout the country.

Art allows me to make sense of the world.  I am always curious what the process has to teach me about living and being human.

My training as an art therapist influences my creative process. I strive to let go of preconceived ideas and instead trust the process. I tend to have a variety of sketchbooks and handmade journals at the same time that help me process and collect my ideas.

I am constantly inspired by the natural world, the magic of colors and the play of light and shadow. I enjoy finding beauty in the mundane, poetry in a simple flower, playfulness in an abstract collage.

Just as I am connecting with my inner world, I hope that my paintings are a gentle invitation to pause, go inward and connect with one's own sense of wonder.

Afterall,

The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little. -John Kabat Zinn

I speak German, Spanish and English fluently and have some knowledge of French. I love to travel and learn from other countries and cultures.

Currently, I am teaching mindful collage workshops which invite people to slow down, and reconnect with themselves (and each other) while making art.