Kickapoo R.
Using old topographic maps of the Kickapoo River Valley as a backdrop, I explore the interconnectedness of fauna and the ecosystems they inhabit.
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This is my continued attempt at documenting the disappearing birds of the Midwest. This list of birds, including the Loggerhead Shrike and Common Yellowthroat was compiled with the help of resident biologist Billy at the Driftless National Wildlife Refuge.
In this current series, I capture intimate portraits of rare and extinct birds of North America. I’d like to think that I am contributing to the documented history of what we have lost and may continue to lose; while quietly reminding us the importance of reverence, conservation and commitment.
Using old topographic maps of the Kickapoo River Valley as a backdrop, I explore the interconnectedness of fauna and the ecosystems they inhabit.
For nearly 15 years, I farmed vegetables. Of course I needed to create vegetable art! These watercolor/colored pencil works explore the vegetables and anatomy, and how truly connected our bodies are to the food we eat.
During the summer of 2014, Dani and I went paddling nearly every chance we could get, on all sorts of different rivers. These 8 paintings depict maps of put in and take out spots on various rivers, superimposed on the things we saw while we were out there.
