I'm a proud Christian, digital artist, and author of the Scales of Light series. I started writing when I was 18, and only began drawing just a year before then. Dragons have always appealed to me as amazing characters to write or sketch about. I've pretty much dedicated every last bit of my free time to creating stories or making art for them. I'm proud of what I accomplished, and I'm thankful I can now share what I've made with y'all!

I've been working as an intern at Elanco's Headquarters for over 2 years. I work in the IT department, specializing in Asset Management. My main jobs are to re-image returned devices for disposal or reuse, keep track of device inventory, and help employees who need technical assistance inside the building.

I also work with the Communications team as a cameraman for live quarterly Town Hall sessions. On occassion, I'll help out with other video projects they film as well. I ultimately hope to become a full-time employee under this team since I'm passionate about their kind of work.

The associate's degree I'm aiming for is Visual Communications (VISC). I've been attending for over 2 years now, starting in high school by using their dual-enrollment system. A VISC associate's degree will help me land a videography related job, as long as I also have a good portfolio. 

VISC classes also teach about art, digital design, and writing as well as photography and video production. Courses such as Art Fundamentals and Typography have been especially useful in the creation of content for Scales of Light. Without those classes, I likely wouldn't have drawn the characters nor design the cover myself!

I love baseball. My dad got me invested in it when I was growing up, and it's my favorite thing to watch on TV. We used to live in Illinois, which is why I'm a fan of the Chicago Cubs! The year they won the World Series in 2016 was one of the greatest moments I ever had with my dad, and I'll never forget that magical night.

My dad also started a tradition where my family travels to see 1 Cubs game a year when they play in Cincinnati. It started when he first took me to a game on my 18th birthday, and I've enjoyed it ever since!

Sometimes I like to practice pitching. I'm a lefty, which caused me to stand out in little league as a pitcher. It's my favorite baseball position, and I'd still be excited to use my skills on a team if I ever got the opportunity. I can also teach pitching to anyone that's willing to learn!