Ever since I was young, I have always had an interest in and appreciation for nature. This interest is reflected in my artwork and prints. My work primarily focuses on birds and their behavior. They are such unique creatures that never cease to amaze me. I strive to capture the personality of each bird that I create. In addition to birds, I explore other themes within nature, such as botanical work. Plants have fascinating patterns and shapes that I enjoy highlighting in my prints.

I am an artist specializing in relief printmaking. Carving a linoleum block is calming for me and is a time of reflection. When carving, I am intentional with each mark that I make. I like the texture and patterns that I achieve through carving. The process for printing a block is hands-on and unpredictable. It is exciting to never truly know what your print will look like until you pull it off the block. Inking a new block and pulling a print after all the carving is complete is so rewarding. There is nothing else quite like it.

How I create my artwork

Most of the artwork I produce is a form of printmaking called relief printing. All images are drawn onto a linoleum block. Next, the image is carved by hand. After all of the carving is completed, I ink the block using a rubber roller. Once there is a coat of ink on the block, I put a piece of paper on top of it and run it through a printing press. The pressure of the press transfers the image from the block and onto the paper.