My work approaches wild materials through the lens of Fine Art. Growing up in Chadds Ford, PA- my Mother taught me how to forage, preserve flowers & identify native plants. Frequent visits to Longwood Gardens & Winterthur firmly established my fascination with botanical artistry.
I later studied at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia & developed my skills as a classical painter. I began to ask what would happen if I approached botanical work with the same devotion & respect I apply to oils.
Today I utilize both mediums to create hauntingly beautiful atmospheres for events & interiors.
Preserved Botanicals
Designs are entirely natural, handmade and one of a kind. Materials are sourced year round through foraging & growing select plants in my garden. A close relationship with seasonal availability is featured in every composition. My aim is to inspire a true appreciation for native plants & their wild, often overlooked, beauty. Preservation allows these unique botanicals to last much longer than their fresh counterparts- often for several seasons if not years.