ABOUT THE ARTIST
My artistic practice is a study of elemental alchemy. Based in Akron, Ohio, I work at the intersection of nature and chemistry, using photochemical cyanotype, botanical printing, encaustic, and ceramics to create tactile, soulful artifacts of the natural world. By harnessing UV light, organic tannins, and the transformative power of heat, I allow the inherent chemistry of my materials to guide the creative process.
This technical dance is deeply intuitive, fueled by a spiritual connection to loved ones lost and a desire to capture the ephemeral energy of the earth. By creating in direct conversation with the environment, I collect the unique botanical and atmospheric signatures of a place, translating the fleeting beauty of nature into permanent works of art. My work serves as both a physical record of the landscape and a bridge to the intangible connections that we all feel with nature.
My work has been exhibited across the United States, licensed for international book covers, and featured in numerous publications. My pieces are held in private and public collections worldwide. While I create primarily from my home here in Akron, I also travel several times a year and create from the road.
Where you can find my work:
SOLO & INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS:
- 2026 - UPCOMING
“Luminous” Exhibit, April 1st
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Bloom” Exhibit, June 1st
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
- 2025 -
“The Art of Birds” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Collective Wisdom” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Summer Showcase” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Wallflowers” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
Enormous Tiny Art Show - No. 37
Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
- 2024 -
Duo Exhibition with Kat Amsel
Yellow Door Gallery, Hudson, OH
(Seed Tile installation - SOLD OUT)
Enormous Tiny Art Show - No. 35
Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
(SOLD OUT)
“Everyday Magic” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
(SOLD OUT)
“Flight” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Stargazing” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
- 2023 -
“Bloom Where You’re Planted” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Elemental” Exhibit
Lark & Key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Still, Life” (Solo Showcase)
Western Reserve Hospital, Akron, OH
- 2022 -
“Still, Life” (Solo Show)
Up Front Art Space, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
“Wings & Wishes” Exhibit
Lark & key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Surface” Exhibit
Lark & key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
“Reclaimed” Exhibit
Lark & key Gallery, Charlotte, NC
- 2020 -
“Tree Secrets” (Solo Show)
Western Reserve Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
- 2025 -
Photography Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Student & Faculty Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 2024 -
Student & Faculty Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 2023 -
Student & Faculty Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Wax & Wildflowers
SA League & Museum & International Encaustic Artists (IEA)
San Antonio, TX
Winter Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 2022 -
“The New Now”
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
Tri-C Gallery East, Cleveland, OH
“Story”
A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX
“Landscape”
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 2021 -
Members Exhibition
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
“Landscape”
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
“The Staged Photograph”
SE Center for Photography, Greenville, SC
- 2019 -
Members Exhibition - Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
“Portal” - A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX
EDUCATION:
- 2007 -
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
AWARDS & GRANTS:
- 2025 -
People’s Choice Award
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Photography Exhibition
Best of Category: People
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Photography Exhibition
Category Honorable Mention: Mixed Media
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Photography Exhibition
Category Honorable Mention: Animal
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Photography Exhibition
- 2023 -
Emerging Artist Grant
International Encaustic Artists (IEA
- 2022 -
Grant Recipient
The Puffin Foundation, Ltd
- 2021 -
2nd Place - “Landscape” Exhibit
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 2020 -
Best of Category: Fine Art, Single Image
15th Julia Margaret Cameron Award
Images: “Sanctuary", “Frozen” and “Mortal Coil”
- 2019 -
Director’s Honorable Mention
“Portal” Exhibit
A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX
Honorable Mention
Annual Juried Members Exhibit
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Valley, OH
RESIDENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS:
DIY One-Month Residency: Seguin, TX (2023)
The Enso Circle: Continuing Resident member since 2001
The Enso Circle: Exhibition Catalog Designer/Editor since 2025
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center: Member since 2019
PUBLICATIONS:
- 2025 -
Embracing Imperfection - The Enso Circle’s exhibition catalog (Fall)
Artwork featured; served as the curator and designer of the publication.
Blooming Bravely - The Enso Circle’s exhibition catalog (Spring)
Artwork featured; served as the curator and designer of the publication.
- 2023 -
Interior Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.163: “Dreams” (Spring)
- 2023 -
Interior Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.159: “Double Vision” (Spring)
- 2022 -
Interior Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.157: “Myth & Memory” (Fall)
Interior Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.156: “Self-Portraits” (Summer)
- 2021 -
Cover Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.152: “Secret Worlds” (Summer)
Cover Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.151: “Celestial Bodies” (Spring)
- 2020 -
Cover Image: SHOTS Magazine - Issue No.147: “Surrender” (Spring)
Award Feature: Fotonostrum - Issue No. 4
- 2019 -
Photo Annual: INPHA 6
(6th International Photography Annual)
Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
LICENSING:
- 2022 -
Book Cover Image
Berouw by Sofie Sarenbrant (Polish digital edition)
Book Cover Image
The Men and the Girls by Joanna Trollope
- 2021 -
Book Cover Image
Berouw by Sofie Sarenbrant (Finnish edition)
Book Cover Image
La Fattoria del Coup de Vague by Georges Simenon (Italy)
- 2020 -
Book Cover Image
Il Tempo Della Vendetta by Linda Castillo (Italy)
Book Cover Image
Berouw by Sofie Sarenbrant (Netherlands)
- 2019 -
Book Cover Image
Marie d’en Haut by Agnès Ledig (France)
Book Cover Image
L'académie des âmes abîmées by Thierry Cohen (France)
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS:
- 2023 -
"The DIY Residency"
Virtual Presentation, The ENSO Circle
- 2022 -
"Creating Cyanotypes"
Virtual Presentation, The ENSO Circle