In the summer of 2025, I took my daughters along with my older brother on an epic hike in Glacier National Park. The hike is Glacier’s Highline Trail, which is one of the most beautiful hikes in the park. I have hiked this trail multiple times but I have never taken the extra 2 mile hiking trek straight up and over the Garden Wall to overlook into Grinnell Glacier. My daughters were not overly thrilled about this 14 mile adventure that we were to embark on but it was important to me for them to get to see a glacier and also the historic Granite Park Chalet.

People seem to always be shocked at the amount of planning and forethought that I put into my work. I knew way ahead of the hike that I wanted to paint Grinnell Glacier and went into it knowing that this is the scene and vantage point that I wanted to capture.

Once we reached the top, it was overwhelming taking in all the grandeur. Mount Gould and the Angel’s Wing are breathtaking. Cradled down in the base is what remains of Grinnell Glacier along with Grinnell Lake. Gem Glacier is visible in the upper right on the lower edge of Mount Gould and Salamander Glacier can be seen in the lower left.

Scientists have been predicting that Grinnell Glacier, which is iconic in Glacier National Park, may be completely gone by 2030. When you see what remains, this is very likely a possibility. Although Grinnell Glacier has significantly receded, the land where the glacier used to be also plays a significant role in the painting and story. I spent a lot of time accurately depicting the glacial striations where the glacier used to sit. These striations are often parallel as they are formed as a result of the movement and receding of a glacier. Also, it is important to note that Grinnell lake was not always there, as it used to all be part of Grinnell Glacier. Glacial lakes differ in color and their opacity than other lakes due to the glacial and silty clays that are present.

This painting embodies an authentic representation of Grinnell Glacier, Grinnell Lake, and all of its surroundings as of July of 2025. This historic painting was a labor of love on multiple levels and I am proud that I was able to capture What Remains.

On Father’s Day we travelled to my uncle’s ranch on the Thompson River to do some fly fishing. On our way, we saw this beautiful pair of sandhill cranes out in the marsh off of Highway 2. My husband turned around and encouraged me to walk out to the marsh off the highway and see if I could get some good photos. It turned out to be a very special day and experience!

For many years I have hoped to see cranes doing their courting dance but to no avail. I got out to the marsh and sat in a tall clump of grass and just began to observe. I always like to take mental notes about the scene, the animal, their mannerisms and interactions, color, and form. I sat there for a while and took a few photos. All at once, the dancing began. I was the only one there and it felt like I was at a theatre watching a special ballet performed just for me. They danced and called and were so graceful and magnificent. They did this ritual five times when I was there. I was blown away and at a loss for words. It couldn’t have been a more magical setting and time to have this experience with these royal birds. When I returned to our truck, my family had wondered what in the world had happened to me. HaHa I excitedly shared my experience with them and now with the world.

My family moved to Montana when I was quite young.  Something that really stood out to me was all of the wildlife, particularly mountain goats.  I had never seen them before, and did not even know of their existence.  So when I saw them for the first time, they made a significant impact on me.  The Wonder Of It All embodies the wonder I felt as a child hiking in the mountains of Montana and taking it all in for the first time.  I was in wonder, awe at what I was experiencing.  Seeing a brand new mountain goat kid leap across rocky cliffs overlooking some of the most stunning scenes in the country is wondrous.  Getting to the peak after a grueling hike and taking in the lakes, mountain vistas, and grandeur is wondrous.  Now I am an adult, and I am here to say that the feelings I had as a young child have not changed.  I try to capture the wonder I experience in all of my epic adventures in paint and it is a joy everyday!

The Wonder of It All received the Excellence for Artistic Merit award at the 37th annual Western Visions Show+Sale at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, WY.

When traveling through Yellowstone National Park this area of the park was definitely one of my favorites.  Bison are a staple in Yellowstone and we saw plenty and really enjoyed them.  This painting from the Mud Volcano has extraordinary color and texture.  I couldn’t wait to get home and paint this scene.  One of my main goals in this piece was to play with the paint texture.  I also had fun with the composition as the hot spring runs down to the viewer and the steam can be seen evaporating in the air.

Blackfeet tribal members celebrated the release of 25 bison back to their native habitat in June of 2023. The release took place near Babb, MT with Chief Mountain towering in the distance. This historic and sacred event provides symbols of hope and healing for the Blackfeet Nation. Bison have not roamed free on these hallowed grounds for nearly 150 years.

Symbols Of Hope portrays the native herd of bison roaming freely on the Miistakis (Backbone of the World). The winter scene is especially significant as indigenous people were purposely starved in the winter months due to the near extermination of the bison.

Several years ago I painted a piece titled On Sacred Ground with the idea and hope that this could someday become a reality. It gives me immense joy to see two sacred icons reunited and restored.

Symbols of Hope was purchased by the Governor and First Lady of Montana in 2025 and hangs in the Governor’s Mansion in Helena, MT.

This beautiful herd of antelope live on the National Bison Range in the summer and fall. My family and I travel to the bison range often to see the antelope, bison, and elk. The lighting and scene in this piece are what make is sing. Antelope have incredible color and are a gem to paint. Playing with color harmonies and texture/brushwork was a blast in this painting and give it a lively feel.

On a trip to Yellowstone National Park I spotted this beautiful coyote running on the shore of the Lamar River. He entered the river at one point and stopped and got a drink. I have always enjoyed observing coyotes. They are amazing hunters and rely on their keen sense of sound. They also have lovely coats and color which make them a joy to paint.

American Kestrels feature both beautiful color and striking markings setting them apart from other falcons. The male kestrel featured in this piece is life-size (8.5-10.5” in length). This brings another element of realism when hanging in a room as if he is actually present. This piece is a pair with the American Kestrel- female.

American Kestrels feature both beautiful color and striking markings setting them apart from other falcons. The female kestrel featured in this piece is life-size (9-12” in length). This brings another element of realism when hanging in a room as if she is actually present. This piece is a pair with the American Kestrel- male.