Artist in Residence Work
Exploration near and far always fills me with curiosity and wonder. My work is part of the permanent collections of the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, and Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.
The rounded cobblestone image below is available for sale through the Friends of the Porkies. All proceeds help the Friends of the Porkies, a nonprofit group that works tirelessly to promote and support the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon, Michigan.
The rounded cobblestone image below is available for sale through the Friends of the Porkies. All proceeds help the Friends of the Porkies, a nonprofit group that works tirelessly to promote and support the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon, Michigan.
Mini Monuments Project
In 2017 I completed an artist in residence program at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. My work there centered around creating small 2" x 3" gouache and ink paintings on handmade paper to share with park guests while working in the park. My goal was to give away all the mini works that I made over a 10 day period and make some new friends. I believe that art can take many forms and doesn't need to be framed in a special place to have meaning or be considered art.
It's my hope that people will share their visit and artwork on social media while furthering an appreciation of our National Park system. Additionally, it's my aim that these tiny paintings encourage people to relate to the park on a more personal level and enjoy a handmade memento of their visit.
Links:
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Craters of the Moon NPS Facebook page
Artist in Residence Program
It's my hope that people will share their visit and artwork on social media while furthering an appreciation of our National Park system. Additionally, it's my aim that these tiny paintings encourage people to relate to the park on a more personal level and enjoy a handmade memento of their visit.
Links:
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Craters of the Moon NPS Facebook page
Artist in Residence Program
Mini Monuments
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All images included here have been passed out to park guests over a 10 day period. If you have received one, I hope you enjoy it and it brings back good memories of your visit to the Moon. It has been wonderful to meet so many people, from all over the world, in such an unique location. Safe travels everyone! Information found on the back of each image:
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