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MY STORY

Art for a Thriving Life

I grew up wandering the woods of Illinois with my Dad. He instilled in me a love of being outside, exploring and learning about local plants, history, and culture. When I moved to Seattle, I transferred that love of exploring to new landscapes. My paintings, drawings, and installations explore the connection between humans and nature, for mutual benefit and wellness of our shared ecology. I hope through my art to help viewers and collectors reconnect with nature for joy, wellness, and conservation.


A portion of my proceeds go to support intersectional conservation and social justice organizations.

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I exhibit my work at my Ballard studio, and at local art festivals, markets, and galleries. For upcoming events, please visit the Events tab.

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ECO-MATERIALS

I'm an oil painter, and I seek to make positive impacts during my precious and limited time on this earth. My goal is to create art that can biodegrade, use earth-friendly materials, re-use materials, or in some cases all of these! This goal has impacted which materials I use, and that has guided the evolution of my art language. My materials include walnut-oil based paints, traditional gouache, marble-dust gesso, plant-based solvents and varnishes, and a variety of natural material and salvaged supports. I'm phasing out plastics, including acrylics and packaging, wherever I can. Know that when you collect art with me, you are supporting a more sustainable art path!

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MY PROCESS

I create in the studio, and out "in the wild". I take a lot of walks, often with my sketchbook in hand. From a stroll in my neighborhood or local parks to more remote trails,  I love spending time outside, collecting inspiration, and exploring. I sketch and do small plein air (outdoor painting) studies when I can, and take a ton of photographs. I then work on larger paintings in my studio, based on a specific place or an assemblage of an area, depending on the intent of a given work.  to create an expression of a specific place or mood.

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EXHIBITS & AWARDS

Selected shows, grants, and awards:

  • City of Seattle smART Grant, 2023

  • Holiday Group Show, Shorelake Art Gallery, Shoreline, WA, 2022

  • Siderails Collective Holiday Art Mart, Seattle, WA, 2022

  • INTERSATE Juried Group Exhibit, Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Ellensburg, WA 2019

  • Art & Flowers Juried Competition, Honorable Mention, Ellington White Contemporary, Fayetville, NC, 2017

  • Salish Sea Conference Art Exhibit, WA State Convention Center, Seattle, WA, 2015

  • Skyfeeder installation, Heaven & Earth 6 Outdoor Art Exhibit, Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA, 2014

  • Group show, Allied Arts Gallery, Yakima, WA, 2011

  • City of Seattle smART Grant, 2010

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COMMISSIONS

I also create commissions, and can create art for you that incorporates a favorite local hiking spot, your garden landscape, or specific colors or sizes. Please explore my art and let me know if you are interested in discussing a custom artwork.

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PORTFOLIO

View a selection of my favorite and best works HERE.

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POLICIES

Click here to access my privacy, affiliate link, and return/exchange policies.

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