I create visual representations of botanicals and landscapes, to deepen my understanding of the natural world. Connecting the eye to one’s hand when rendering a subject from observation, profoundly magnifies the experience of presence and discovery. The diversity of structures, colors and textures ever influenced by light and atmosphere serve as an endless source of inspiration and opportunity for me. I am currently working primarily in oil pastels using layering, blending and scratching techniques to achieve desired effects. Videos of my process can be found on my From Garden to Studio instagram and tiktok profiles.
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Sunflowers and Verbena Bonariensis, Oil Pastel, 24"x18", 2023
Field at Sunrise, Oil pastel, 12"x24", 2023
Untitled, Oil Pastel, 12"x24", 2023
Coneflowers, Oil Pastel, 12"x24", 2023
Fall Meadow, Oil Pastel, 12"x18", 2023
In for the Winter, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2022
Buffel Grass II, Oil Pastel, 12x12", 2022
Golden Rod with Hyssop, Oil Pastel, 24x24", 2022
Buffel Grass I, Oil Pastel, 12x12", 2022
Golden Rod and Lady's Thumb, Oil Pastel, 11x14", 2022
Northern Sea Oats and Lambs Ear, Oil Pastel, 11x11", 2022
Coneflowers, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2022
Zinnias, Oil Pastel, 10x10", 2021
End of Winter, Oil Pastel, 9x9", 2021
Smokebush, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2021
Blazing Star with Golden Lace, Oil Pastel, 17.5x17.5", 2021
Golden Hour, Oil Pastel, 14x16", 2021
Town Forest, Oil Pastel, 18x24", 2021
Curly Dock, Oil Pastel, 14x16", 2021
Amsonia with Dahlias, Oil Pastel, 15x24", 2022
Autumn Joy Sedum with Golden Lace, Oil Pastel, 16x16", 2021
Hosta Series I, Watercolor, 18x24", 2018
Hosta Series II, Watercolor, 18x24", 2018
Hosta Series III, Watercolor, 18x24", 2018