Capturing Nature on Canvas
Many of my paintings begin with moments I’ve experienced in nature—from wildlife encounters in my own backyard to places I discover while exploring outdoors. I often work from photographs I’ve taken myself, using those encounters as the starting point for a scene on canvas.
Accuracy matters to me, but so does the feeling of being there. My goal is to capture not only what an animal or landscape looks like, but also the light, atmosphere and personality that made me want to paint it.
A Portrait as Individual as Your Pet
Pets become such an important part of our lives, and I love creating portraits that capture what makes each one unique. I work from your photographs to create a painting that reflects not only your pet’s appearance, but also the personality and expressions you know so well.
Each portrait is individually painted in oil and acrylic on canvas, creating an original work of art made especially for you and a lasting celebration of the pet who means so much to you.
Trusted. Collected. Recognized.
Multiple State Wildlife Calendar Covers
Repeated selections for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wildlife calendars, including multiple cover selections.
Duke University Permanent Collection
Eleven original paintings commissioned by Duke University and included in its permanent collection.
From Canvas to Cover
Artwork selected for book covers and other publications, bringing my wildlife art to audiences beyond the gallery.
