Describe your creative process and how you go about starting and completing a finished piece.

I generally have a theme in mind before beginning. I lay a foundation of clay and paint on board - and give it context such as a meadow field, or a watery pool, stepping stones, etc. Then I begin sculpting the hundreds of small items that will be used to illustrate the whole: plants, flowers, pebbles, sticks, animals, mushrooms, sea life. Once these are dry, I individually paint them and add texture such as lichen on rocks, moss on logs. Then I take them all and compose the final piece, gluing each in place and securing/strengthening them with coats of resin.

What are you most inspired by and how is this reflected in your work?

I am fascinated by our coastal sea life and mycology so those themes feature prominently in my work. I also love to create stand alone creatures like octopus, slugs, and beloved pets. I love to focus on finery of a thing - moss, lichen, mushroom gills, the glitter of mica in rocks. There is so much beauty in the smallest details.

What are your artistic goals and how does your work contribute to your community?

My vision is to make a sustainable living as a fine artist by creating custom “stop-and-wonder” works—signature pieces designed to transform focal walls and elevate showrooms, fine homes, and businesses. Each piece will be crafted to spark curiosity, invite reflection, and bring a sense of wonder into the spaces where people live, work, and gather.