Annie, River Forest IL

I am a self-taught artist from the Chicago area with an additional professional background in health and anthropology. My anthropological roots fuel my belief that every human being is inherently driven to create — whether it’s family and household, relationships, business ventures, the built environment, tools, inventions, scientific research, or traditional arts like music, drawing, painting, writing, storytelling, and poetry. This ever-growing fascination with the creative drive propels me to craft thought-provoking, nostalgic, and enriching artwork.