As a young child in the midwest, it was a truly magical moment, one summer day when the seventeen year locust, Magicicada, arrived. A world of wonder, mystery and magic was contained in the sight and sound of the thousands of fantastic little creatures flying about and singing their hearts out. When they disappeared several weeks later, I pulled out my crayons, chalk and paints to recreate the magic I experienced and began a lifelong fascination with nature, plants, animals, insects and a love of drawing, painting and creating.
Time outdoors continues to provide endless inspiration and reference in the form of photos, sketches and notes. Back in my studio I consider and combine those elements and begin the process of creating and experimenting with layers of painted papers, monoprints, eco prints, inks, watercolor and many more layers of acrylic glazes. It's a joyful process and always focused on 'what if?' exploration and discovery. The end result is a journey of richly textured, deeply dimensional and evocative work that will hopefully make a lasting connection with the viewer.