hi this is my shit.
just kidding. that can't be all i write.
Welcome y'all. Still have imposter syndrome, but I have a website; so I must be a real artist now right?
A little about me:
My day job is lubricant engineering. I troubleshoot heavy duty and industrial lubricants (think engine, gear, hydraulic oils) via chemical analysis. There is a lot of exposure to different industries in this field, so it has kept me somewhat entertained with variety and constant learning.
I am in LOVE with (addicted to?) athletics and being outside. Ultimate frisbee and ice hockey are my current primary sports outlets. When I can, I thoroughly enjoy backpacking, climbing, biking, skiing, inline skating, and being out on the lake.
I typically reside in a small town north of Tulsa, OK. I did not grow up here, but I am fond of the place and have stuck around for 10 years now. Lots of my art celebrates this local area as a result. Over the past few years I have been spending time seasonally in Salt Lake City, UT. I like to use the sights and scenery from my adventures to inspire more designs and creative ideas.
My mediums/methods of choice are pencil, ink, and printmaking. My discovery of carving overtook all other mediums almost instantly as I felt like it perfectly captures my desire to express imagery in such a precision-oriented and carefully planned process. Carving is therapeutic to me. I work slow and just let my bursts of creative flow take over as they come.