Being in nature
I love hiking, backpacking and foraging for earth pigments to make sustainably-made art. Death Valley National Park, CA 2025
Foraged earth pigments, an organic approach to art
I forage for red and yellow ochres, creek clay and charred wood, hand-crush in a pestle and mortar, then mix with archival walnut oil or gum arabic and clove oil to make paint. I use a plant-based cellulose gesso which has no rabbit skin or horse hooves.
Abstract paintings and sculpture
I study the nature around me and create my own style of modern, abstract sculpture and paintings from ancient colors, rock formations, flora and fauna. I strive for clean, healthy, thoughtful art that is kind to the earth.
My Art Studio
I have a light-filled, peaceful studio in Borden Indiana where I paint, sculpt and create, surrounded by a forest and a pond.