Here Studio

I work across several different mediums, so the process varies a lot depending on the materials I'm using. But everything I make starts with a feeling - a desire to create (and usually a photo taken while on a hike or camping trip). When working on a painting I will usually pull together a few different photos and collage them together to create a reference image. From there it's just many hours spent staring at a canvas, mixing colors, painting and painting over, until I reach a place that captures the feeling I was searching for.Other times I'll work digitally. I've realized this process is heavily influenced by my training as a graphic designer. I draw elements of the image separately (trees, flowers, mountains, etc.) and then using Adobe Illustrator, I spend time just moving them around - trying to create a composition that clicks. I love the way working digitally gives me the ability to try endless color combinations and to compare different versions side-by-side when making decisions. (It’s so much more forgiving than working with paint!)Whatever the process, I always try to stay grounded in my body and listen to its queues when creating - to let the work come into being intuitively.