ANR Illustrations
Hello and welcome! I am a traditional artist passionate about creating artwork inspired by nature, animals, music, and life. I aim to bring the wonders of nature into our homes through high-quality specialty art prints and products that replicate the original pieces as closely as possible.
I’ve been an artist my whole life. As a kid, I spent my free time drawing animals and creating my own stories. I didn’t start selling my work until 2021 after I unexpectedly won a contest where my work would be showcased for me to sell. At the time, I didn’t have many pieces and thought no one would be interested in buying my work. After seeing others connect with my art, I realized that, like myself, others also enjoyed expressing themselves through art and their home decor. Seeing my art bring joy to others inspired me to share my passion for art by showcasing the beauty of this short life we live.
Each piece of art I create is carefully hand-painted or drawn. I currently enjoy working primarily with ink, a medium I am mostly self-taught in and use similarly to watercolor. I also enjoy incorporating colored pencils and metallic foil into my artwork to add extra details.
Awards/
Achievements
NA Regional Award Winner
2024
"Life is a Beautiful Moment" - COPIC Awards
Back Cover Artist
2023
Grand Rapids Comic-Con Spring Fling Road Trip
Best in Show & First Place
2022
"BODY" & "Moth Queen Character Design" - KVCC Year End Student Celebration
Honorable Mention
2022
"Vincent"- KVCC Fine Art Show
Front Cover Artist
2020/2021
Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2020/November 2021 Event
Best in Show
2018
"Witch Doctor Character Design" - KVCC Digital Art Showcase