Anthropomorphic Art
How I got to be the "whimsical artist"
Though, I am much older than what I expect an emerging artist to be, I am really just starting out. I had my life planned out from the time I was a little girl in Olney, Philadelphia. I would paint and draw all the time. I was extremely shy--and that hasn't changed much. But drawing […]
Artists Who Master the Magic of Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism—the attribution of human characteristics to non-human beings—has long been a rich and whimsical thread in the world of art. Whether it's a fox in a waistcoat or a rabbit deep in thought, there's something deeply charming about imagining animals as little people with big personalities. Anthropomorphism in dogs, cats, birds, and every creature in […]
Upcoming Show: 'Animal House' at Black Moth Tattoo and Gallery – September 2025
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming solo show, “Animal House,” opening this September at Black Moth Tattoo and Gallery! The exhibit will run for the entire month, and I couldn’t be more excited to fill the space with some of my favorite creatures—from a group of assorted 'Business Men' to a Pig teaching menagerie of […]
When Animals Wear Waistcoats: Why We're Drawn to Anthropomorphic Art
I find something irresistibly charming about a fox in an overcoat or a rabbit sipping tea from a porcelain cup. Anthropomorphic art—art that gives animals human traits—has enchanted people, like me for centuries. But why? What about clothed creatures and polite raccoons that make me smile and maybe even feel a bit understood? Anthropomorphism is […]