CELEBRATE THE OUTDOORS EVERYDAY

In the late ‘80’s a bearded man in a knit cap and aviator glasses met a sun tanned former gymnast with a perm and an adventurous spirit.  They had a baby. They brought their bald, chubby, baby to Northern Michigan where they had purchased a 500 square foot log cabin on a lake.  In the morning they dressed their baby in warm clothes, wrapped her in a blanket and tucked her under the bow of their boat so they could keep an eye on her while they trolled for walleye.  

That baby was me.

I’m “all grown up”, but that exposure to life in Northern Michigan settled somewhere deep inside of me and has never left.

The smells, the seasons, the water, the woods.

I create artwork that reminds me of all of my favorite things and my favorite place in the world.
I hope you find the perfect piece that evokes just what this place means to all of us.

THE STORY BEHIND TCPH

Originally from Ann Arbor, I now call Traverse City home.  I live in a beautifully wooded area, dotted with lakes, and I couldn’t be happier that this is where I’ve landed. 

I have an art degree and an environmental science minor from the University of Michigan and it seems that those two areas have always been a dominant influence in my life and career path.  As a photographer I am inspired by the natural world, specifically the land, water, and wildlife of Northern Michigan. Over the years I have used my photography in new ways to explore handmade image transfers, art prints, products, and most recently apparel. 

I began showing my work at art shows throughout Michigan in 2013 and the brand has grown slowly but surely from there. I’m constantly working to improve the sustainability of my pieces whether it’s using reclaimed wood, water based inks, or recycled plastic-free shipping materials.  Considering my materials and environmental impact will always be an important part of my business.