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Thank you

Nerd Nite was a blast! Thanks to every one who came. I also learned about the Great Auk.

Nerd Nite: Ice Capades!

Join me and my dad for a father/daughter, science/art, double feature presentation.

Islandwood

Learn about my first series of workshops from my Islandwood residency!

New York residency

I’ve recently returned from an artist-residency in New York with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.

Opening this Thursday

Please join me this Thursday for my show opening in Seattle at Plasteel!

Following the Light

These three paintings explore the theme of Arctic Tern migration and changing light.

Royal Valley

Sketches from the Royal Valley basin in Olympic National Park.

Mt. Rainier

I spent last weekend in the foothills of Mt. Rainier with blue bird skies.

Seattle sketches

I’m inspired to sketch more around Seattle and enjoyed seeing a jazz show last night.

Glide Panorama

This is a preview of my latest painting, just completed yesterday.

Workshop this weekend

There are still a few spots left for my Seattle Art Museum workshop this weekend!

Godwit Studies

The 5″ x 5″ format is my favorite for studio explorations and warming up.

San Juan Islands

I’m back in town after a relaxing vacation in the San Juan Islands.

Black Spruce landscape

Check out my process for developing a painting inspired by my recent field expedition to Alaska!

Studio work & summer plans

I’m back in my studio after a wonderful trip to Alaska, developing projects and looking forward to spending summer in the Pacific NW.

Settling into Beluga

Getting to know Beluga, Alaska, where I’m learning about migratory birds.

Settled in and off to Alaska!

I’m off to Beluga, Alaska, to paint with an ornithologist. Stay tuned to my blog for updates from the field!

Science Cafe and Transitions

News from my Science Café presentation and housing search.

Arctic Terns Landing

This is the first in a series of paintings exploring Arctic Terns’ movement.

Scott Expedition Centennial

A tribute to Edward Wilson with Robert Scott’s expeditions to Antarctica on the 100th anniversary of their tragic end.

Black Tern

My Arctic Tern explorations continue with my 24th 5×5 painting!

Pocket Palette in Action

I received this lovely photo of a pocket palette (from my Art Toolkit) in use in New Zealand.