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I am a modern romanticist infatuated with the powers and wonders of nature. Having an affinity for the natural unknown drives my artistic inspiration, as well as imagery inspired by folklore and mysticism. Exploring the dwindling connection between our modern lifestyles and the inescapable pull of mother earth, the accompanying pieces exhibit representations of the increasingly forgotten pressing power of nature, characterized by cryptid-like creatures and my own brand of calculated pointillism. These creatures stand as both physical and metaphysical examples of the environments they present, as well as embodiments of subconscious primal fears and traditional legend. They are meant...

The last piece in my recent series is officially done! I call him Stalking. Playing with the drastically different environment of an underwater scene was a blast, presenting new challenges and textures I haven’t considered before.Further solidifying the development of my personifications of the natural unknown and legendary creatures, this fourth entry thrusts us into the coastal kelp forests of the pacific. These magical and dangerous waters hold a wide assortment of animal life amongst the labyrinth of fleshy green ropes. Most of which I am very familiar with, having grown up in the area, but a certain primal fear...

The next installment of my series has arrived with the forests of “Haunting”. Based in an ash covered expanse of smoldering trees, this newest piece presents the serpentine-like beast that prowls through the remnants of vegetation.As a continuation of the concept, our ash creature acts as a neutral personification of the natural environment in which it inhabits. A mythological being that exists both physically and metaphorically to explain the phenomena and dangers relentlessly shifting through the world around us. The creature is claimed to be seen by the neighboring populations following the events of wildfire, known as a bringer of...

My next piece in my nature personified series is done! I call him “Following”. Like the creature from my “Watching” painting, this legendary being acts as both a symbolic and physical manifestation of the environment it inhabits.The Follower nestles itself within the cracks of the rocky walls, almost silent, only briefly noticeable to a traveler between passing formations and shadows lurking in peripheral vision. Turn around quickly enough and maybe you’ll see him down the trail. Many have claimed to catch a glimpse amidst the rippling desert heat, though he always keeps a distance. Officially, heat stroke, dehydration, and dangerous...

He’s done! My big beautiful baby boy is finished. I’ve put a lot of work into this 20x24 painting as it holds significant meaning for me and represents my current philosophies as an artist and naturalist. This painting, “Watching”, presents a new concept regarding the personification of the natural world and its powers through mystical creatures. Beings that exist simultaneously beyond and amongst the environments they represent, acting as embodiments of traditional legend and folklore. He may seem imposing or malevolent, but like nature itself he remains neutral in all things, simply watching the lone traveler as he braves through...