Excerpt from the Artist Statement:
“The purpose of my current artwork is to shine a light on natural urban spaces, that although they do not have the vastness of a wild setting, still contain a world to be discovered and revered by city dwellers. By using my artwork to create “portraits” of the urban forest, I hope to remind the viewer of the intrinsic value of the natural landscape not only to our environment, but to the mental health of the people who have access to these small swaths of nature in their communities. These paintings are meant to encourage the viewers to take greater notice of the world around them and the beauty that exists in unlikely and unnoticed places.”
