In my practice botanical painting means painting with flowers, fruits, mushrooms, roots and seeds. 

 

A sustainable practice, community education, and continued stewardship of the natural world are major themes in my work. I share my research by hosting a variety of workshops that highlight ethical foraging and greening our lives. My workshops show how to forage for botanical materials and process them into watercolor palettes. My classes illuminate that art and nature are inseparable, intertwined expressions of beauty. I develop workshops and create community-based projects that bring us closer to the natural world. This opens the door to understanding the delicacy of our world and why it is critical to usher in continued stewardship of the environment. Exploring the history of color is a journey that begins with ancient civilizations harnessing natural resources like plants, minerals, and insects to color textiles. My work is influenced from the Paleozoic period of earth pigments to the use of color used by the ancient Egyptians and the Medieval periods where dye practices become more refined. My work is a beacon of hope, a sustainable choice to embrace the use of dynamic practices and sustainable and intelligent materials.