About Me
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I spent countless hours exploring the forests near my home. On my hands and knees, I discovered small worlds of intricate shapes, textures, and life. Those early experiences rooted a lasting sense of wonder and kinship with the living world.
That connection has guided my path, from serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador to earning an M.S. in Environmental Education. Through murals, exhibits, and educational materials, I have brought art and science together to share ecological stories and spark curiosity. These experiences continue to inform my painting.
Today, I create intimate portraits of the natural world, drawing attention to forms, textures, and relationships that often go unnoticed. Working primarily in oil, I draw from field observation, photographs, memory, and imagination to explore subjects ranging from fungi and small creatures to tangled roots and towering trees. My hope is to encourage closer looking and a deeper appreciation for the connections that sustain the living world.
Current Project
In October 2026, I will serve as an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During this month-long residency, I will immerse myself in field observation, scientific learning, and artistic exploration as I begin developing a new body of work inspired by the park’s biodiversity and the hidden relationships of the Southern Appalachian forest groundscape.