Madison’s flower (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) | 2023 | colored pencil | I made this drawing for my first niece, (light of my life) Madison, to remind my brother and sister-in-law/best friend that, in the times they are feeling stressed or isolated with their first newborn, they have a strong and reliable support system like the flowers of the Easter cactus.
Series of cards made with flowers from our wedding I pressed and dried | 2025 | More here.
Colored pencil | 2023.
Every single seashell is custom-made depending on the minerals in the water and potential predators, with a stunning array of pattern and shape variation. This series (of specimens obtained from 2nd hand stores) is to honor the detail and creativity of nature.
11 x 15” | Colored pencil | 2020
The bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an eccentric and colorful flower that looks punk as hell, especially when the flowers unfold to fan out in an exciting entrance. They remind me of my friends Lisa and Rusty.
An animation of a Soul Train dance line to “Living for the Weekend” by The O’Jays | drawings scanned in and digitized | 2018.
An ode to my baby sister and her friend/roommate, Ellen. More photos here | 16 x 20” collage framed | 2018.
Colored pencil | 2023.
Every single seashell is custom-made depending on the minerals in the water and potential predators, with a stunning array of pattern and shape variation. This series (of specimens obtained from 2nd hand stores) is to honor the detail and creativity of nature.
Collage on gouache background. Collage is mounted on layered cardstock to give it dimension. 12 x 18" | 2018 | more info and photos.
Gouache | 16” x 20” | 2020
Cannas are low maintenance, adaptable to many environments, and beautiful in their lush simplicity — just like my friend Sydney.
I started a newsbook to document my interpretation of the political, environmental, and social happenings of 2018-2019. Read more and see more spreads here.
This is the gatefold cover for a section on climate change | layered paper and marker | ongoing.
10x14" collage with hand-lettering and scalloped edges | read more about this piece here | 2016-18.
An animation of a Soul Train dance line to “Release Yourself” by Graham Central Station | drawings scanned in and digitized | 2018.
Collage mounted on black paper on the backside of an envelope mailed to a friend | 2017.
An ode to my brother and his girlfriend/my friend. More photos here | 16 x 20” collage | 2018.
Watercolor painting of a golden trumpet tree | inspired by a personal photograph | 2014.
A sentiment some of us may feel like screaming sometimes | C2 nib in Higgins Eternal black ink on 140 lb cold press watercolor paper | 2018.
7 signature section-sewn diary | Springhill smooth digital paper with hand-embroidered cover | 8.5 x 11" | 2016.