A World of Wonder

Growing up in western North Carolina, I spent countless hours exploring the forest near my home. On my hands and knees, I would get closer to the earth to reveal small worlds made of intricate shapes and textures. From a child’s perspective, the natural world feels magical and endless and these formative years rooted my deep connection to the earth— a sense of being a thread in its great tapestry.

That kinship has guided my professional path, from serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador to earning an M.S. in Environmental Education at Southern Oregon University. Throughout my career, art has remained a way to express the wonder I find in learning and teaching. I have created murals for nonprofits and nature centers, and my current work and prints are available at Grovewood Gallery and The Marquee in Asheville, NC.

My process begins with photographs I take during excursions in the woods. These images become seeds for new creations — shaped, reimagined, and transformed into subjects that are both familiar and unique. In this way, I aim to bridge the gap between seeing and truly noticing, inviting viewers into a more intimate relationship with the natural world.