I have spent countless hours observing the fleeting moments and movements of the natural world. Transfixed by the tranquil flitting of butterflies in the garden, I find myself lost in quiet appreciation.
As I create my designs, I experience the wonder of those moments all over again— a butterfly nectaring at its favorite flower, or a caterpillar munching the foliage of its host plant. My process begins by patiently following critters in the garden, taking photographs to study them from every angle, then portraying their likeness and liveliness in my drawings.
When arranging elements into illustrations and patterns, I try to evoke what I was feeling when I first caught sight of that magical interaction between flora and fauna. From the tiniest flutters of Azures to long, sweeping arcs of Swallowtails in flight, butterfly gardens are sites of constant activity and change throughout the growing season.
