Overview

My fascination with animals started with a white dove named Snow. He lived to be 24 years old. Who would have thought a creature with hollow bones could live so long? He inspired me to look at the world outside my studio window.

What are wild animals doing out there? What hidden dramas are unfolding? My woodblock prints probe the depths of their secret lives. I’ve learned, among other things, that flamingos can stand unscathed in highly acidic water and snails can gallop when threatened. These intriguing facts enticed me to delve deeper.

I enjoy creating funny and playful images. Often, there’s an underlying ecological theme. One example is the impact of encroachment in my piece “New City.” Despite the tragic sight of wrens carrying their home away, the image has a prevailing sense of wonder. The viewer can witness these birds enduring despite losing their habitat.

It’s difficult to imagine a world without animals, but sadly, their populations are rapidly declining. A study by Cornell University researchers revealed that nearly 3 billion birds have vanished from North America and Canada since 1970. I create art to capture the natural beauty of animals and inspire others to support conservation efforts.