In my artistic practice, I have two ongoing bodies of work. Both are grounded in observation, giving attention to my surroundings, and finding meaning in ordinary elements in the environment but they are noticeably different in process.

My "artifact" paintings begin with documenting the textures and forms I see in nature, whether out in the garden or while traveling, with photography. The photographs are decayed through digital reduction. This reduction is intentional. It also acknowledges that the beauty of the natural world, viewed through technology, is never as magnificent as it is in person.

The visual images are carefully transferred to an acid-free, ultra-smooth kaolin clay ground panel, and then painted using fluid acrylic, medium, and a small brush. From a distance, the work may resemble a photographic image; however, upon closer inspection, one discovers a surface teeming with small stitch-like marks. This detail transforms the viewer’s perception of the original object.

My other body of work is an ongoing series of paintings on various types of paper. Like a field study, these pieces are intentionally unrefined and not meant to be overly precious or representational. Each artwork serves as a form of meditation, allowing me to engage with multiple surfaces simultaneously through both delicate, meditative marks and broader gestural strokes. They’re sometimes reflective of what’s happening in my emotional life, too. These explorations recognize the beauty of what lies outside my window, across all seasons and provide a unique opportunity to slow down and appreciate the extraordinary aspects of my everyday environment.

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