As an artist, I am fascinated by the natural world and its cycles of growth and decay.

Inspired by botanical illustrations, my paintings combine direct observation with harmonic symmetry to create dynamic compositions which capture a time-lapse of the lifecycle of local flora. 

Beginning with a distressed, toned background, I use various household items to create organic marks using a grid system known as the harmonic armature to find areas of focus where I add overlapping circles.

The circles represent timelessness, relating to the continual cycle of life, death, decay, and rebirth within the natural world.

Engaging the harmonic armature again, I weave together varying stages of the floral lifecycle, one stem at a time. Painting from life allows me to witness and depict the transformation of my subjects as accurately as possible.

Working from a collection of deceased insects I’ve accumulated over time, I include bees and other pollinators, drawn in graphite.

While they add a touch of whimsy and symbolism, they also underscore the critical role these important creatures play in the ecosystem. Their grayed appearance alludes to the environmental concerns, both natural and manmade, that they are facing, and the possibility of a world without them.

For this reason, I use locally grown flowers from a flower farmer and my garden, both committed to natural and organic growing. This emphasis on the local ecosystem reinforces my commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness.