Biophilia, the innate human need to seek connection with nature, is at the heart of my artistic practice. The wonder that we feel toward the natural world need not only be inspired by grandiose landscapes; the sublime can be experienced in the everyday, often overlooked fragments of nature that surround us. I seek to heighten awareness of the mundane miracles of nature using a discerning eye, patient observation, an understanding of plant morphology, and a sensitivity to our environment.

I am particularly interested in bringing attention to our native plant heritage. My subjects are collected locally, and many are native to the Mid-Atlantic region where I live. My work emphasizes the subtle beauty and importance of native plants in preserving biodiversity and celebrating our ecological heritage.

While managing a native plant nursery, I brought together my love for plants, botany, and drawing into a botanical art practice. After selling my nursery several years ago, I have devoted myself to my art.