Artist Statement: By combining my love of exploring new places and being outdoors with my love of photography I create pieces of art that express what I see and feel. Sometimes my photos are left unedited and depict nature as I saw it, other times I am inspired to make them more abstract to create colorful images full of movement. My goal is to use my images to help those who are unable to be outdoors enjoy nature and to preserve nature’s precious gifts. It is all “For the love of Nature.”

Exhibitions: “Unlimited” Grand opening of the Blackboard Gallery at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, CA. Received honorable mention.

“It’s A Bugs Life” at 1650 Gallery, Echo Park, CA

“Animals” Light Space and Time Gallery

“In the Detail: Small Works” at the Blackboard Gallery at Studio Channel Islands Art Center

“Flower Power” at 1650 Gallery, Echo Park, CA

“Botanicals” Light Space and Time Gallery

“Just Photos III” Buena Ventura Gallery @ Community Memorial Hospital

“A Natural Affair” Linus Galleries, Pasadena, CA

“2014 Open Competition” Simi Valley Art Association, Received first place award.

“Open 2014” Light Space and Time Gallery, received honorable mention.

Equipment: Photos are shot with a Nikon D5000, 18-55 or 70-300mm lenses, Kenco extension tubes.