So What’s My Art About?

My art is a reflection of the relationship I have established with the environment and how it deeply moves me. I strive to remind all people of the importance of the natural world in our own backyards and the far reaching corners of the earth. Establishing a relationship with nature is one of the most poignant things a person can do with their lives, and I encourage humanity to to the same.

Originally from New York City, I am a trained classical and digital artist with degrees in both art and political science. My short time in politics was interrupted by a chance to work on a backcountry trail crew on the Pacific Crest Trail for six months. After breathing in the air of the Pacific Northwest, I was hooked. I knew my connection to the land was tangible, and wanted to portray that through the lens of pen and paper.

After a few years of living out of my tent, I headed to the great white north, Alaska. I moved to a rural bush community and worked for public lands as a Park Ranger and Educator. I flew to remote villages, made wonderful friends, saw astounding beauty, and learned the lives of wildlife. The spark of inspiration took hold in this magical place, and my artwork grew. I fell in love with this place in ways I cannot describe.

My work can be found in various National Parks across the country, including Katmai National Park and Preserve, as well as the National Wildlife Refuge System and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. I create digital media for the Katmai Conservancy and design the visual identity for the international sensation, “Fat Bear Week.” I am also the lead designer and 2020’s featured artist for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s “Arctic Bird Fest.” I have designed for Explore.org (a project of The Annenburg Foundation),“2021 World Migratory Bird Day” for the Environment for the Americas, and for the National Parks Conservation Foundation (NPCA). I have been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, CBC, Popular Science, Inverse, She Explores, and BBC Breakfast. My designs have won both gold and silver awards in 2019 and 2020 in the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ Alaska Chapter’s state wide competition.

Every year I become more attached to this remote corner of the world. I also see the changes that affect it daily; melting glaciers, weird wildlife behavior, and unusual weather to name a few. Times are changing. Nature is aware of this and does not hesitate to let us know. We as a generation are part of this beautiful landscape, and must work with the changes. My work from here on out is to be a steward of the natural world, and to have everybody else come along for the ride.