About Me

The natural spaces surrounding my home in Chattanooga, TN are more than sources of inspiration - they also serve as channels for my own emotional landscape. These environments provide space for connection, introspection, and growth, which I seek to express through my art. My work aims to convey not only the beauty of nature but also the vital resonance I feel in its presence.

For me, art is an intimate process of mindfulness, creative self-expression, and emotional discovery. It is through the act of creating that I explore my inner world and my relationship with the environment. Quiet spots within an hour’s drive from my home provide opportunities for deep solitude and reflection, fostering a grounding, healing, and transformative understanding of both the land and myself. In these wild places, I am reminded of the delicate balance between self and surroundings. My work is a distillation of this relationship, reflecting how the complexity of the land mirrors the contours of my inner life.

My artistic path began in early 2020, when I started photographing the stillness of my town during the COVID-19 pandemic. While I briefly experimented with wedding and product photography, I soon rediscovered the profound connections I had previously experienced as a child in nature. Today, much of my time is spent exploring nearby natural areas, hiking, and packing out any litter I find. Through my resulting art, I hope to inspire others to pause and truly notice the unique beauty of this planet — and just as importantly, the inherent beauty within themselves.

Please read my environmental statement.

Published Work

Exhibitions

Memberships

Nature Photographers Network

Association for Visual Arts

Nature First