I find landscape and still life studies everywhere I work, from the Oregon coast range to the New Mexican boot heel. I aim to imbue my art with the fluidity of color and shape that I find in nature, taking inspiration from natural patterns and light. I am fascinated by the ecology of different environments; my scientific background informs my composition and style.

I work primarily in acrylic. I find this medium evolves with my painting process; I can experiment with light, shape, or color as I'm working on a piece and mistakes often lend inspiration for a new direction.

The more I paint the natural world, the more drawn I am to depicting vanishing species and landscapes. I feel it is vital to get these images out in the world and continue to start conversations about endangered species, conservation, and how we as a species might approach the creatures we share our world with more empathetically.