As a native of northwest Pennsylvania many of my days were spent in the woods around my home enjoying the hills, trees, and wildlife. It was a natural evolution into drawing and photographing a variety of animals and plants. I furthered my studies in visual arts and design at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and continue to find beauty everywhere in the world around me. Through my paintings and photography I intend to give the viewer a feel for each subject, particularly in my photographs which hold many different textures from very soft to rough and a variety of places to fill the...more
