Work on location

My relationship to art is rooted in hours of observation of the natural world and hardfought lessons of scientists (colleagues/friends who are integral to my practice). I spend extended time in the swamp by canoe or skiff, observing and documenting through drawing, photography, and a spotting scope. These field studies are brought into dialogue with biologists and their research, grounding the imagery in lived experience and scientific accuracy.

I also offer workshops teaching direct nature printing and cyanotype. Creating work directly from collected plants, giving individuals an opportunity to physically engage with specific plants and take them home.

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Workshops

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Canoe

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Houseboat

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Skiff

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birding

✳︎ Workshops ✳︎ Canoe ✳︎ Houseboat ✳︎ Skiff ✳︎ birding

My favorite ways to explore and spend time in the swamps of Louisiana

houseboat in the Louisiana swamp

The Shackteau: houseboat and studio in the swamp.

The Skiff: aluminum flat bottom boat that is great for exploring the bayous. It is also stable enough that I can use my spotting scope from the side of it.

Workshops on location

Direct Nature Printing. Students identify and collect plant specimens, then use their forms to print direct impressions onto paper or fabric.

FCAT: Ecuador

Canoe

Linoleum workshops. Students research a threatened or endangered species and create a visual image of that species out of linoleum, which is then printed onto paper or fabric.

DIS: Sweden

Cyanotype. Students identify and collect plant specimens, then use their forms to block light and create solar cyanotypes.

University of West Florida: USA