I create art because I’m a little bit obsessed—with rocks, plants, ancient fossils, animals of all kinds, unusual cacti, and the way sunlight filtering through the trees can make a trail feel magical. My paintings and ceramics are love letters to the places I’ve explored and the knowledge I’ve gathered through my passion for geology, paleontology, biology, and botany.
My plein air paintings are created on location, often capturing striking geological outcroppings, unique plant life, and the ever-changing energy of a place. Through expressive color, I strive to convey not just what I see but the feeling of being there—the shifting light, the warmth of sun-soaked rock in the desert, or the chill of an overcast, blustery mountainside.
In the studio, my work takes two distinct paths. Some paintings highlight quiet, easily overlooked moments from my hikes—like a single drop of rain on a berry or the delicate patterns of moss on stone. Others embrace a more whimsical approach, using playful imagery like donuts to explore shape, color, and visual rhythm. Even these donut paintings often reference geology, echoing the forms of ancient stone circles or geological processes such as faults, intrusive magma, and metamorphism.
My ceramic work continues this dialogue with nature, centering on handmade pots designed specifically to complement the cacti I grow from seed. These vessels are more than just containers; they are sculptural partners, carefully crafted to enhance the form and character of the plants they hold.
Through both painting and ceramics, my work celebrates the intricate beauty of the natural world and invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and find wonder in the details.