PHILOCALIST (n.) a lover of beauty; someone who finds and appreciates beauty in all thingsAs a child, I slept with a box of crayons. I invented board games. I wrote fanciful stories. I drew colorful pictures. I painted with water on the sidewalks. I created wooden sculptures from scraps in my father's workshop. I played outside creating fanciful adventures. So was the childhood of the 1970s.Now I am an illustrator that has replaced water with watercolor (and ink, pencils, and more) to create designs that both recognize the beauty in the everyday and reflect on the joyful moments from the past. Over 20 years ago, I began my business when my first child was born and I felt the pull to return to my heart’s calling. I wanted to create a space where my work was centered around nature, joy, and cherished memories – and those to come.