Artist Statement

I am an artist and educator living in the St. Croix Valley of Wisconsin, about 30 miles east of the Twin Cities. Working with my hands and spending time outdoors have been passions of mine since a young age. My work consists of both aesthetic and functional art forms, from printmaking and mural painting, to knife making and fly tying. Regardless of medium, the work I create is often inspired by my love for spending time outdoors, and reflects many of the animals, plants, and geology observed while exploring new places and various aspects of the natural world.