Artist statement 

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​I'm a watercolor artist who paints Florida native plants and animals. I grew up in South Florida and saw the habitat destruction firsthand. Art became a way for me to feel connected with the natural world, as well as a way for me to share my love for these species with others and support conservation efforts. The delicacy of watercolor helps me to capture intricate details, and to depict native species with beauty and scientific accuracy. I'm also passionate about Florida environmental conservation, and I often work with others on projects with conservation goals. My work has been used to help raise awareness about threatened species, engage the community in conservation efforts, and educate children and adults. I've helped create coloring books, trail signs, maps, logos, trail guides, public murals and other resources. I hope my work inspires people to know, love and protect our natural resources. 

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Bio

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I grew up in South Florida and always loved both art and local nature. I practiced drawing and acrylic painting as a child, then oil painting and traditional printmaking during my BFA in Painting at FAU; graduating in 2014. After an injury shortly after graduating I took up watercolor painting, learning via online classes, and have been using the medium ever since. In 2016 I got involved with local conservation and made art about native species that I felt needed more representation. I also began to collaborate with others on projects with conservation goals. For the past 8 years I’ve enjoyed deepening my knowledge of local ecology and conservation through these projects, and creating paintings that help to educate and involve people in conservation. I look forward to creating more beautiful and useful native species artwork.