I am drawn to the complexity of plants, their similarity to human beings in terms of physical structure and needs, and the ongoing impact that plants and people have on each other. I love how the process of making relief prints leads me to look at driftwood and dead trees in a new light. Studying the form, notches and textures of the trees, many of which are over a hundred years old, reveals the individual struggles and stories of beings that exist on a time scale beyond human life. The neuron-like appearance of roots and the bone-like forms of knotted branches evoke a human presence and remind me that we all depend on the purity and accessibility of soil, sun and water in order to live.

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My painting practice is about bringing myself into close contact with nature and translating the immersive experience into paint by capturing color harmonies, movements, and ever-changing spaces. Over the past years, my art has been a reflection of the deepening connection with the garden that I planted myself by hand. My tender familiarity with the plants is embedded in each painting, along with my Impressionist and Fauvist taste in color, including thick paint and loosely brushed areas. Capturing the subtle colors of plants as they filter through my vision, along with their individual textures and growth habits is a spiritual path that hones my presence and wonder of the world at large.

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My art practice is a way of focusing on the bioregional diversity around me and building a stronger connection with the natural world. While growing up and living in cities, I frequently found myself without a sense of belonging to a place: melancholic and restless. After the opportunity to live in rural upstate New York, surrounded by acres of living forest and cultivating a garden, I realized how a connection with the earth gives me a sense of place and contentment. My work offers viewers the experience of careful attention, respect, and micro-level fascination that I bring to my interactions with the plant kingdom. The goal of my practice is to strengthen our desire to maintain the intricate systems of the natural world so that future generations will have access to outdoor places full of rich diversity and interdependence.