artist statement:

As an abstract painter from Alaska, I draw inspiration from the untamed beauty of nature that surrounds me. Through my expressive brushwork and layered textures, I aim to convey a sense of adventure, freedom, individuality, and sustainability in my work. By setting up my painting studio outdoors, I immerse myself in the present moment, forging a deep connection with the environment and creating artwork that truly captures the essence of the land.

My passion for sustainability has become a defining aspect of my artistic practice. After a transformative experience painting near a retreating glacier, I made a conscious decision to exclusively use eco-friendly and foraged materials such as natural pigments, soil, plants, and berries in my abstract compositions. This has allowed me to highlight the magnificence of natural resources while calling attention to the impact of climate change.

As an advocate for sustainable art practices, I host creative retreats and workshops, empowering other artists to join me in creating art that celebrates the beauty of nature. Through my tutorials, photo galleries, and advice on cultivating mindfulness in outdoor settings, I hope to inspire positivity, joy, and inspiration in all who share my love for sustainable art. My ultimate goal is to create artwork that not only captures the essence of the natural world, but also encourages responsible stewardship of our planet.

I am deeply passionate about capturing the wild beauty of nature in my artwork, and I achieve this by using foraged pigments and nature-based inks as my painting medium. 

For me, there is nothing more inspiring than creating art in harmony with nature itself.

a bit about me:

• I can’t get enough of Alaska’s beauty

• I live for foraging and painting in nature

• I received a BA in Painting and Graphic Design from the University of Alaska Anchorage

• I’ve always loved being creative and learning new skills. I’ve worked as a MAC Makeup Artist, line cook, graphic designer and wedding photographer, and florist but my heart always came back to my first love - Painting.

• I’m an ENFP personality (hence all the feels)

• I love smooth jazz and hip hop, when the two genres are mixed - it’s magic!

• Cooking is my favorite

• Laughing really loud is unavoidable

• I love the smell of the sea

• I have no chill while traveling; I need to see and eat everything

• I collect spices from travels

• I love learning more about herbal medicine especially while foraging

• Berry picking season is my favorite season

• My husband Carson and I just finished building our first house, it’s our love child. Scope it out here

• I painted under a receding glacier in Alaska a few years ago and it was life changing. Watch the video here.

• I love to collaborate with like minded creatives and empower each other

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