ARTIST STATEMENT
My favorite indulgences are wildlife art and divination. Thankfully,
I’ve been provided the opportunity to display both this month!  Wild
creatures and occult tools both speak to humans from a place just
beyond our grasp.  We can try to tame both, but we’re still left at
the mercy of forces that always linger beyond our control.  We can
live harmoniously with wild creatures, giving them their space,
connecting if given the opportunity.  It might be a glance on a hike,
or an encounter just outside our door when we least expect it.  When
we try to divine our future and surroundings, we can’t bend the
universe to our will. We must work within its bounds and be thankful
for the experiences we can glean.

I have tried to capture both of these concepts in paint and ink.  I
use expressive, bold lines and strokes in paint.  Many times, I’m just
painting shapes and layering smaller shapes on top.  Eventually, an
animal appears! With ink, I’m attempting to express the concepts with
a limited amount of detail.  With both, I want the eye and imagination
to fill in the gaps.

The show will also feature a Kickstarter for my Oracle Deck, so come
prepared if you’d like to help me get it published!