I grew up in a town without a stoplight, in a log home surrounded by wilderness. My work explores visual world-building using flora & fauna, set within old master landscapes. I'm equally driven by creating tactile illusions with the push/pull method of charcoal.

The references come from rescued birds at 'On the Wing' in Epping NH, where their mission is building awareness of raptors, through rehabilitation, educational programs and falconry.