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Location	Fayetteville, AR, United States
Introduction	The Ozark mountains have always inspired me. Growing up, I seldom lived in one area for more than a few years. My desire is to make others aware of the incredible beauty and diversity of the Arkansas Ozarks. So many people go about their daily lives rushing blindly, not noticing the beauty around them. My grandparents lived in Fayetteville my whole life and I always looked forward to visiting them. Once I moved to Arkansas I spent a lot of time hiking the Ozark hills, observing and drawing nature. Over the years I drew over 200 native plants and animals, honing my skills at my favorite medium, colored pencil. In 2007 I received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and my background in science has given me a greater understanding of the plants and animals I draw. My education has also benefited me when working on state and federal contracts. In 2005 I illustrated interpretive panels on native fish and grasses for the AR Forest Service and in 2007 I illustrated two panels on the Trail of Tears for AR State Parks. In 2008 I helped design and illustrated 9 panels for the Pineywoods Native Plant Center at Stephan F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX).

Location

Fayetteville, AR, United States

Introduction

The Ozark mountains have always inspired me. Growing up, I seldom lived in one area for more than a few years. My desire is to make others aware of the incredible beauty and diversity of the Arkansas Ozarks. So many people go about their daily lives rushing blindly, not noticing the beauty around them. My grandparents lived in Fayetteville my whole life and I always looked forward to visiting them. Once I moved to Arkansas I spent a lot of time hiking the Ozark hills, observing and drawing nature. Over the years I drew over 200 native plants and animals, honing my skills at my favorite medium, colored pencil. In 2007 I received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and my background in science has given me a greater understanding of the plants and animals I draw. My education has also benefited me when working on state and federal contracts. In 2005 I illustrated interpretive panels on native fish and grasses for the AR Forest Service and in 2007 I illustrated two panels on the Trail of Tears for AR State Parks. In 2008 I helped design and illustrated 9 panels for the Pineywoods Native Plant Center at Stephan F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX).