Artist Statement

I make art about animals and nature because that’s where I feel most connected. To me, these creatures are more than just subjects to look at. They carry emotion, spirit, and presence. Through my work, I want people to not just see them but to feel them. My hope is that when someone looks at my art, they pause, connect, and walk away with a deeper appreciation for the natural world we share.

I work with multimedia including pyrography, drawing, and printmaking because together they let me create in a way that feels alive. Burning lines into wood, layering ink, and adding hand-drawn details all give me different ways to explore texture and emotion. I love being able to capture the small things like the softness of fur, the curve of a feather and slowly build them up until the animal feels present on the surface. Each mark feels like I’m learning something new about the creature, uncovering another piece of its life.