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. I hope 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, printmaking, and photography, 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.