The simplistic yet bold contrast of the sumi ink on the mulberry paper and the over 150-year-old Japanese tradition of catching, printing, and preparing each fish for a meal speaks to me. I feel that the art of Gyotaku effortlessly captures the unique landscape we live in in Port Angeles. I've been studying and talking to Gyotaku masters, asking them questions about their craft, and exploring the art form while progressing my own unique style.

I grew up in a home that straddles the foot hills of the Olympic National Park and  the Elwha River watershed. Growing up in Port Angeles, WA, my connection to the wilderness and belief that preserving our wild places is critical. I have worn many different hats of responsibility ranging from trail crew in the Frank Church Wilderness, Commercial Salmon fishing in Alaska, Kauai Forest bird Recovery Project gathering data on endangered forest birds, sailing Catamaran whale watching tours off the Na Pali coast and crew lead EPMT at Olympic National Park Service. Lastly sailing as Mate for a tugboat company that moves cargo up and down the coast. I'm currently working at the PNNL Dept. of Energy, pursuing a degree in Emergency Management and expanding my art business.