Inspired by the rich history of art depicting the natural landscape, I aim to infuse my paintings with a sense of intimacy, rawness, and vulnerability, while pushing the genre into the contemporary realm.

As my technique has evolved, I have progressed from an emphasis on representation and detail towards abstraction and the use of color layering for emotional effect. My exposure to Impressionist landscape paintings as a young student made a profound mark towards my desire to use color deliberately in this way.

Additionally, my personal experience in wilderness environments has had a profound influence on my well-being, and makes me hope that viewers of my work may recognize a spark of something familiar.