For as long as I can remember my art has been informed by a deep and direct relationship with the natural world. I have been painting botanical subjects and landscapes in watercolor for over 20 years. I earned a B.S. in Art and Environmental Studies, as well as a Masters in Environmental Education at the University of Wisconsin, and find my combined training and experience in both fields enhances and informs my work.  Over the years, as my experiences and artistic practice have unfolded, my work has evolved to reflect an abiding interest in communicating these immersion experiences in Nature through images and word.  Each painting is an adventure in close observation, becoming familiar with the unique characteristics of each subject and place. This always leaves me with a greater and deeper knowledge and appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it. 

As an environmental educator, I find that art is a powerful tool...not only for observing more closely and connecting more deeply with Nature but also for connecting with our own creative power. My Master's research in Environmental Education at UW-Stevens Point, focused on the value of drawing as a learning tool in science. I have worked as an educator for The UW-Madison Arboretum's Earth Partnerships for Schools program, the LEAF k-12 School Forestry Program, and as an independent presenter, teacher, and consultant for art, nature, and science integration. Teaching people of all ages to slow down, look closely, and find their own way of communicating what they find in the Nature is an immensely satisfying honor.