As an artist I have long been inspired by the natural organic world growing around me. I
am perpetually awed by the complexity of design found in a single bloom and struck with
wonder and humility at the narrative of the seasons. These systems around us dance in perfect
harmony and are dependent upon their rhythm. Within nature there is a hope and solidity found
in consistency and order. There is beauty to be found within the intricacy of design that is
contingent upon the delicate arrangement. Vibrant color declares goodness and subtle lines
offer peace. The life and growth found within the natural world around us is not directed by a
series of accidents or coincidences. There is assurance and stability to be found in its cadence.
All of this assures me there is something greater to be claimed in this life
While they are varied, elements of nature's beauty surround us all. It is universal, global,
vast, wide, complete. It is not restricted, limited or exclusive based on wealth, status, age,
gender, or ethnicity. This extraordinary aesthetic embraces and blankets our world and all are
invited to partake in its splendor. My hope as an artist is that in a world that suffers from pain,
loss, fear, anxiety, depression, division, and inequality that this literal common ground would be
a place to connect, build relationship and unity despite what can easily separate one human
from another.
Abstracting elements of design from nature is where my process begins. Careful study
and consideration is taken for each subject I select. The work is not intended to be an exact
replication but a feeble impression of its brilliance and complexity. I'm inspired by form, line,
color, and repetition. Layers of paint, plexi acrylic and wood are used to create a sense of space
both physical and visual. Mimicking the natural secrete spaces found in the undergrowth of the
forest floor and grassy fields. While wildflowers are full of color variations and delicate lines I am
only able to capture a small portion of their adornment, but it is these tiny details that fuel my
concepts and drive me to explore them more closely.
am perpetually awed by the complexity of design found in a single bloom and struck with
wonder and humility at the narrative of the seasons. These systems around us dance in perfect
harmony and are dependent upon their rhythm. Within nature there is a hope and solidity found
in consistency and order. There is beauty to be found within the intricacy of design that is
contingent upon the delicate arrangement. Vibrant color declares goodness and subtle lines
offer peace. The life and growth found within the natural world around us is not directed by a
series of accidents or coincidences. There is assurance and stability to be found in its cadence.
All of this assures me there is something greater to be claimed in this life
While they are varied, elements of nature's beauty surround us all. It is universal, global,
vast, wide, complete. It is not restricted, limited or exclusive based on wealth, status, age,
gender, or ethnicity. This extraordinary aesthetic embraces and blankets our world and all are
invited to partake in its splendor. My hope as an artist is that in a world that suffers from pain,
loss, fear, anxiety, depression, division, and inequality that this literal common ground would be
a place to connect, build relationship and unity despite what can easily separate one human
from another.
Abstracting elements of design from nature is where my process begins. Careful study
and consideration is taken for each subject I select. The work is not intended to be an exact
replication but a feeble impression of its brilliance and complexity. I'm inspired by form, line,
color, and repetition. Layers of paint, plexi acrylic and wood are used to create a sense of space
both physical and visual. Mimicking the natural secrete spaces found in the undergrowth of the
forest floor and grassy fields. While wildflowers are full of color variations and delicate lines I am
only able to capture a small portion of their adornment, but it is these tiny details that fuel my
concepts and drive me to explore them more closely.